“My father’s falling” in Angel City Review

“My father’s falling” in Angel City Review

Grateful to have my poem “My father’s falling” in the gorgeous December edition of Angel City Review alongside the talented Trista Payte. Lead editor John Venegas describes this journal as one “dedicated to the literary voices of Los Angeles – the otherwise...
“Of Closure” in Rogue Agent

“Of Closure” in Rogue Agent

I’ve been eyeing Rogue Agent for a while because of its beautiful collection of poetry connected to the body. In their call for submissions, they request, “We want your skin, your liver, your viscera. We want your joy and your frustration.” So I scraped up my courage...
Three Poems in Clear Poetry

Three Poems in Clear Poetry

I’m thrilled to have “Spilled childhood,” “Repairs,” and “Schism of My Maker” published in Clear Poetry. Even includes a recording of me reading of my poem “Spilled childhood.” Special thanks to Ben Banyard for giving me this...
“Civil Unrest” Published in Silver Birch Press

“Civil Unrest” Published in Silver Birch Press

It is an honor to have my poem “Civil Unrest” published in the “When I Moved Poetry and Prose Series” found here at Silver Birch Press I’m thankful Silver Birch Press encouraged me to write the “note from the author” — it reminds me how much this poem personally means...
Poetry Published in The Ofi Press Literary Magazine

Poetry Published in The Ofi Press Literary Magazine

I am truly grateful to have two of my poems published in The Ofi Press Literary Magazine, Issue 49. It is an honor to be a part of a publication filled with such a talented group of poets from around the world. My poems “The hum” and “Wild Mustard...
Presenting Poetry at PCA/ACA 2016

Presenting Poetry at PCA/ACA 2016

Melisa will be presenting her poetry from Schisms and Ruptures in the Popular Culture/American Culture Association National Conference on March 25, 2016 at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel in Seattle, WA. She will be joining chair Katie Manning and poets Nicelle Davis, Gary...