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Poet, writer, editor, eater. 23 books written by a human. Mini dachshund and kitty lover. Co-founder of SWWIM.org.

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03.03.2026 15:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Support SWWIM on Give Miami Day SWWIM PUBLISHES, CELEBRATES, AND PROMOTES WOMEN-IDENTIFYING WRITERS, EXPANDING THE CANON TO INCLUDE VOICES TOO-OFTEN OVERLOOKED WHILE HELPING TO ESTABLISH MIAMI AS AN INTERNATIONAL LITERARY HUB. TO AC...

Give Miami Day is here! SWWIM is dedicated to publishing, promoting, and uplifting women's voices at a time when they really need to be heard. Please the link below to give!

www.givemiamiday.org/organization...

20.11.2025 16:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Support SWWIM on Give Miami Day SWWIM PUBLISHES, CELEBRATES, AND PROMOTES WOMEN-IDENTIFYING WRITERS, EXPANDING THE CANON TO INCLUDE VOICES TOO-OFTEN OVERLOOKED WHILE HELPING TO ESTABLISH MIAMI AS AN INTERNATIONAL LITERARY HUB. TO AC...

It’s on! Give Miami Day starts tomorrowβ€”but early giving is already open. Please consider donating to @swwim.bsky.social to help us continue our programming for supporting women and raising their voices in Miami and the world beyond it. www.givemiamiday.org/organization...

19.11.2025 23:20 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A list of milestones achieved by the organization known as SWWIM, Supporting Women Writers in Miami, since its inception a dozen years ago and including number of publications & acknowledgements, the number of readings held, partnerships, & diversity among contributors.

A list of milestones achieved by the organization known as SWWIM, Supporting Women Writers in Miami, since its inception a dozen years ago and including number of publications & acknowledgements, the number of readings held, partnerships, & diversity among contributors.

No donation is too small & all are greatly appreciated. For those of you who appreciate good data (!) Check out these milestones illustrating the reach & vision of this incredible group. @swwim.bsky.social @kavetchnik.bsky.social

16.11.2025 02:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

❀️❀️❀️

19.11.2025 15:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What a joy to see poetry come full circle πŸ’« Last year I passed the Poet Laureate baton to Caridad Moro-Gronlier β€” now she’s leading Generation 305! Join us Nov 22 at #MiamiBookFair to celebrate intergenerational poetry + community 🌺
www.miamibookfair.com/event/genera...
@miamibookfair.bsky.social

27.10.2025 15:39 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for a drink πŸ₯‚, a generative workshop, and a supportive communityβ€”all free! shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2025-1...

21.10.2025 22:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Please register and join us!
#poetry

15.10.2025 13:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of crystal ball reflecting trees, The Bruja Series, SWWIM logo, 10/17/25 10/7/25: Tarocchi Appropriati: The Art of Writing Tarot Poems with Caridad Moro-Gronlier
11/4/25: Bones, Stones, and Relics: Tapping into the Magic of Objects with Mary Block
12/9/25: Mystics, Medicine, and Magic: A Yogic Journey to Poetry with Catherine Esposito Prescott

Image of crystal ball reflecting trees, The Bruja Series, SWWIM logo, 10/17/25 10/7/25: Tarocchi Appropriati: The Art of Writing Tarot Poems with Caridad Moro-Gronlier 11/4/25: Bones, Stones, and Relics: Tapping into the Magic of Objects with Mary Block 12/9/25: Mystics, Medicine, and Magic: A Yogic Journey to Poetry with Catherine Esposito Prescott

Flyer with image of smiling woman with brown hair and the text Tarocchi Appropriati: The Art of Writing Tarot Poems with Caridad Moro-Gronlier, Where poetry meets the mystery & symbolism of tarot, October 7, 2025 7-9PM ZOOM, The Bruja Series

Flyer with image of smiling woman with brown hair and the text Tarocchi Appropriati: The Art of Writing Tarot Poems with Caridad Moro-Gronlier, Where poetry meets the mystery & symbolism of tarot, October 7, 2025 7-9PM ZOOM, The Bruja Series

Flyer with image of smiling woman with curly hair in the sun, text that reads Bones, Stones, and Relics: Tapping into the Magic of Objects with Mary Block, A pathway into mystery & memory, insight & connection, November 4, 2025 7-PM EST ZOOM, The Bruja Series

Flyer with image of smiling woman with curly hair in the sun, text that reads Bones, Stones, and Relics: Tapping into the Magic of Objects with Mary Block, A pathway into mystery & memory, insight & connection, November 4, 2025 7-PM EST ZOOM, The Bruja Series

Flyer with image of smiling woman with glasses and long hair, text that reads Mystics, Medicine, and Magic: A Yogic Journey to Poetry with Catherine Esposito Prescott, Connect with mystic poetry & dive into the subconscious, December 9, 2025, 7-9pm EST, Zoom, The Bruja Series

Flyer with image of smiling woman with glasses and long hair, text that reads Mystics, Medicine, and Magic: A Yogic Journey to Poetry with Catherine Esposito Prescott, Connect with mystic poetry & dive into the subconscious, December 9, 2025, 7-9pm EST, Zoom, The Bruja Series

Join us for a virtual writing workshop series with SWWIM this fall! Get in touch with your creative energy, your β€œbruja,” your inner witch. We’ll explore the wonder, mystery, synchronicity, and enchantment of the creative process in our writing. Sign up for one or for all three. Broom optional.

25.09.2025 17:00 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
CURRENT ISSUE | Public School Poetry

Issue #5 of @publicschoolpoetry.bsky.social is out now!
These poets were anonymously assigned a packet of poems by other contributors--and then agreed to write a five-paragraph essay in response. The results are delightful!

www.publicschoolpoetry.com/current-issue

15.09.2025 16:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Flyer saying "Congratulations Brenda CΓ‘rdenas! 2025 Best of the Net for "Mercy" First Published in SWWIM Every Day!" with a photo of a smiling woman with brown hair.

Flyer saying "Congratulations Brenda CΓ‘rdenas! 2025 Best of the Net for "Mercy" First Published in SWWIM Every Day!" with a photo of a smiling woman with brown hair.

Congratulations to Brenda CΓ‘rdenas! Her poem β€œMercy” originally published in SWWIM Every Day was selected for the 2025 Best of the Net Anthology!

bestofthenetanthology.com/2025-2/2025-...

@bcar.bsky.social @sundresspub.bsky.social

#SWWIMEveryDay #BestoftheNet #Poetry #WomenPoets #Inclusive

05.08.2025 14:51 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

09.07.2025 16:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Not a bad way to begin the morning! Top 60 out of 2000 entriesβ€”and 🀞🏻 to go further. Thank you #alpinefellowship!

09.07.2025 15:36 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Flyer advertising SWWIM Residency with a photo of the Betsy Hotel in South Beach. 6/1 Applications Open. Applications open from June 1 to August 1. Nonrefundable $40 application fee. Enjoy a four-day, three night stay at The Betsy-South Beach. Participate in poetry readings and meet the artist events with local Miami artists. Receive a per diem to be used at any The Betsy restaurants and/or room service.

Flyer advertising SWWIM Residency with a photo of the Betsy Hotel in South Beach. 6/1 Applications Open. Applications open from June 1 to August 1. Nonrefundable $40 application fee. Enjoy a four-day, three night stay at The Betsy-South Beach. Participate in poetry readings and meet the artist events with local Miami artists. Receive a per diem to be used at any The Betsy restaurants and/or room service.

Apply for the 2025-26 SWWIM Residency at The Betsy-South Beach. Open through 8/1!

We can’t wait to read your applications!

XO
SWWIM Team

swwim.submittable.com/submit/32635...

#SWWIMReadingSeries #SWWIMResidency #WomenPoets #Ciswomen #TransWomen #Nonbinary #Intersex #GenderExpansive

03.07.2025 15:04 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

18.05.2025 14:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Sarah!

18.05.2025 04:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! πŸ™πŸΌ

17.05.2025 21:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Delighted to have this beautiful outlaw, forthcoming in Domiciliary (Sheila-Na-Gig Editions, 2026) in @thedodgemag.bsky.social! Thank you to the editors. 🦟⚑️

17.05.2025 21:04 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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A special surprise weekend with my two! Love them so much.

11.05.2025 22:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“Έ Check out our amazing contributors in Issue 21! @kavetchnik.bsky.social @kpetruccelli-poet.bsky.social @slokev.bsky.social @jerreat.bsky.social @pamelamanasco.bsky.social @sfmontgomery.bsky.social
@mgarrigan.bsky.social @lukejohnson6.bsky.social

03.05.2025 16:37 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Come to hear about mushrooms and mangoes and whales and octopus and other poetic obsessions!

03.05.2025 16:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yay! See you tomorrow!

03.05.2025 16:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Asheville friends, please do join us!

28.04.2025 18:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Zap by Jen Karetnick β€” The Dodge

And I get to be issue-mates with @kavetchnik.bsky.social which is delightful!

www.thedodgemag.com/jenkaretnick2

18.04.2025 01:15 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

An honor to be with your beautiful poems!

18.04.2025 17:33 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Please register at thepoetrysalonstack.substack.com and join us tonight at 8 pm EST/5 pm PST!

16.04.2025 18:04 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you to the editors at @thedodgemag.bsky.social for including my poem πŸ’œ

15.04.2025 15:35 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Mary!

19.03.2025 11:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you @sundresspub.bsky.social and guest editor @poetjohncompton.bsky.social for featuring five poems from my book Inheritance with a High Error Rate on The Wardrobe’s Best Dressed this week. You can read them all here: sundressblog.com/category/war... or (most of them) in the attachments. πŸ‹πŸ₯­πŸ¦‰πŸ™

07.03.2025 21:17 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Save the date! I can’t wait to read with Elizabeth Jacobson at Books & Books and support her beautiful new collection of poetry. Come hear her lovely, lyrical new work! Plus some of my favorite poems about mango farming and a few tidbits from my forthcoming two books. πŸͺΈπŸ πŸ‹πŸ™πŸ₯­

25.02.2025 13:33 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0