Memory is a material form of love.

Gina Apostol on voice

new works

“The Burning of Macabebe: A Triptych” in “Imagined Histories,” The Margins, February 2026

“Water Birth,” Split This Rock  The Quarry July 18, 2025 poem of the week

New World Sourdough” in special feature “These Dis-united StatesThe Nation July/August 2025

Past Events 

Pámandúlap Singsing (In Search of the Kapampángan Self) Sínúpan Singsing Ctr for Kapampángan Cultural Heritage, Angeles City Library, Pampanga, PH, Feb. 22, 2025  

Tiltilan: A Dip into My Father’s Heart Fulbright lecture, Muséo ning Ángeles, Pampanga, PH,  May 2, 2024    

2025 Creative Aging Program: Life Lines: A Writing Journey May 27  – July 15 

Fulbright U.S. Scholar in Creative Writing (Philippines), January-May 2024

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Naming the Nameless: A Writing Retreat for Marginalized Voices took place May 27 – 30, 2022 capped by a group performance at the 2022 West Street Art Festival. We’re grateful for support of DDOA Artist Relief Fund/NEA/American Rescue Plan.

Naming the Nameless Retreat Writers

Co-leaders Traci Currie (center) and JoAnn Balingit (end, right) with participants at The Lazy L Bed and Breakfast