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Poetrypalooza Grand Finale at The Last Bookstore


Today I will be co-hosting the grand finale of the 2012 Poetrypalooza Tour in downtown LA! I'll also be giving a featured reading. I am really excited to present some of my LA poems to the audience, as well as reveal some new pieces about shame and the eager secrets of my early dreams. 

I'm happy to be sharing the spotlight with my good friend, photographer, Nicole Fournier. She will have some of her latest work on display and for purchase. I'm very proud of the efforts made by the ZzyZx Writerz in creating this phenomenal event that gulps each segment of Los Angeles county. Their aspirations have brought onboard even more thriving talent and support from more of the community. 

I look forward to the future as we collectively celebrate "Poetry in Life!"

The Last Bookstore show begins: 2-6pm
Address: 453 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

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