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publications.

“Two Boys Voguing at the Roller Rink,” Academy of American Poets, 2023

Queer Joy. It’s everywhere and it’s unstoppable. Experience the “sensory richness” of this piece that the poet, Laura Villareal described as both “celestial” and musical.

"NOMADS," Ellipsis: A Journal of Art, Ideas, and Literature: Vol. 48, Article 13.

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Ah, young love in the internet chat room; if you were born after 1990, you’ve probably had an experience either being catfished or knowing someone who was. At the very least, you’ve seen MTV’s Catfished or Avatar the Last Airbender.

“I BURN YOU,” Vibe Radar, 2023

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It can be stressful being such a bad bitch who is booked and busy. Erotica and poetry make for some sexy self-care though. In this collection of poetry, you will find instant warmth and radiance.

“(On Occasion),” Lesbians Are Miracles Mag, 2023

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No. 15: The Issue of Heartbreak. When the heartache is wet like forest soil, it smears. When you’re told brown is beautiful but you don’t believe it, something else smears too.

Interview with Sierra DeMulder

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In this personal interview, Sierra dazzles, delights, and dives into the magic, the kismet—the dirt in every garden, the imperfection. She also discusses her newest collection, Ephemera.

"When Papi Speaks," Autumn 2022, Querencia Press

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Coming out isn’t easy. Before really knowing what you’re even afraid of, a flash of memories welt up in your throat, and your ears swell with anything your parents ever said about queer people.

"A Mexican Mountain," Latinx Lit Mag, 2022

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Absentee daddy issues? Join the club. Get cozy in your uncomfy feels with this poem inspired by Reyna Grande, Jericho Brown, and childhood trauma. Or avoid it like your dad.

Celebrate Therapy Blog, 2023

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As a featured blogger, find unsolicited advice that you actually need for better mental health and gay cheer that won’t break the bank.

"My Queerness is Divine," So You're Mormon and Gay, 2021

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Most of your life, you were told a lie (or two) about queerness. In this vulnerable feature essay, I hope you find more truth.

Eat Like a Local - Utah, CZYK Publishing, 2021

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You gotta eat. Don’t ya? Might as well make it easy and delicious with this concise guide to local eateries in UT.

features.

Good Things Utah Feature

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Acceptance is a great start. But it isn’t the destination. Visibility, duality, and celebration are at the forefront of LGBTQ liberation.

Called to Queer Podcast Interview

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Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a queer teacher in a conservative town? Listen to this intimate interview discussing the highs and lows.

Behind the Scenes with Lin Flores, Latinx Lit Mag Interview

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Are donuts the most perfect food on earth? Is it weird to thank them for their service to the human race? Get the answers to these questions and more on this behind-the-scenes episode. We do manage to talk about Lin’s awesome poem.

Salt Lake Tribune Feature

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We all know love is the universal language of us all. Eccles Theater opened its doors to 15 poets to perform poems dedicated to love.

Reflections While Living in Utah Review, The Daily Chronicle

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My debut poetry chapbook explores the reconciliation of both religious and queer identities. The themes and messages in this collection are especially poignant for LGBTQ Utahans.

Feature in the Daily Universe

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Not all poets are business people but they are in the business of knowing people. In this feature, I discuss the challenges of running a small business.