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My first personal essay was published in fourth grade (“My Hobby is Art”), but it wasn’t my last. Having studied Creative Nonfiction with Hugo House, my writing keeps growing more

The Hugo House gift card my wife bought when I retired ignited a hidden world for me. In classes with Beth Slattery, Lisa Wells and Theo Nestor I found my

What started as a pandemic activity led to a steadfast community of writing friends and an enduring practice that brings rich meaning to all other aspects of life. Excited to

Sarah Dalton is a Latina writer, editor, and teacher. She is an alumna of VONA, Macondo, and San Jose State. Her nonfiction has appeared in [pank], MUTHA Magazine, Reed, River

Sharon Hashimoto’s second poetry collection, More American, won the 2021 Off the Grid Poetry Prize, judged by Marilyn Nelson and the 2022 Washington State Book Award in poetry, and her latest

Host Bio: Devika Vyas is an educator, emcee, and actor passionate about creating spaces where people feel seen and inspired. She hosts open mics and cultural events across the Eastside and