On Sunday, December 8, I’ll be participating in a literary event at Mackenzie Hall that “takes its inspiration from the 1863 Salon des Refusés.” It’s a celebration of writing that was initially rejected as well as a celebration of marginalized communities who often feel rejected by mainstream society. I’ll be joined by Kate Hargreaves, Walter Petrichyn, MA|DE, and many others.

We’ll present works of poetry or prose that have been rejected either a literary journal or competition. After the reading, an open mic event will take place for audience members to share their own rejected writing.

Special thanks to Wayne Johnson for organizing. For further details, check out the website here.