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Aug
05
Happy Fadesgiving! on Patreon

Happy Fadesgiving! on Patreon

[Image: The design from Atena’s Montgomery Pride collection depicts a white abstract boat dock next to black waves, with
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Aug
02
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Poems For All: This Little Spite of Mine…

[Video thumbnail image: Collage: A Black Power fist forms the trunk of a tree, with neon glowing black and white
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Jul
03

Atena doesn't use Substack anymore...

And hasn't for some time.
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May
27
What it Takes to Break and Heal My Heart: Spring/Summer Newsletter

What it Takes to Break and Heal My Heart: Spring/Summer Newsletter

“As long as you keep secrets and suppress information, you are fundamentally at war with yourself.” – Bessel Van Der Kolk,
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May
23
Published Work Alert! 2 Poems in Mid-Atlantic Review

Published Work Alert! 2 Poems in Mid-Atlantic Review

Good morning to all! I’m excited to share that I have two poems published in the current issue of
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May
21
Capacity Loading… A Quick Bit of Connection

Capacity Loading… A Quick Bit of Connection

Hello dear ones! Greetings from the land of I Gave Myself Too Much Homework! It’s been a while and
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Feb
06
Bibliophilia and Other Romances...

Bibliophilia and Other Romances...

“Lissen - it’s election year in Hell, so I’m getting my good feelings wherever I possibly can!…”
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Jan
19
Patreon Preview: Monthly Magic

Patreon Preview: Monthly Magic

Take a peek at the latest on my Patreon: December’s Monthly Magic. Each month, people who invest at the
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Jan
17
TONIGHT! Jan 17 - Talk on Racial Healing with Esther A. Armah at YWCA Evanston/Northshore

TONIGHT! Jan 17 - Talk on Racial Healing with Esther A. Armah at YWCA Evanston/Northshore

Hello all! Just a quick note - I'll be opening this event with some poetry this evening as
Jan
03
Go Back and Get It! is transitioning to Ghost!

Go Back and Get It! is transitioning to Ghost!

Go Back & Get It! is moving from Substack to Ghost! For Nazi reasons. Sigh. I am very pleased that
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