Hi, my name is Maria .

I aim to write bold poems that blush. You’ll find my creative essays and craft lessons in my Posts and my poems in my Notes.

The vibes are: achy, truthful, challenging, and gutsy.

If you live like that, you’ll feel at home here.

I am a student of the craft, a facilitator, and the host of the popular writing table, Gather. Learn more here.

My poems have been published in ONLY POEMS, Hobart, Contemporary Verse 2, The York Journal, Gyroscope, samfiftyfour, Talon Review, Defenestration Mag, Sunday Mornings at the River, and elsewhere.

When I’m not writing, I enjoy going to multiple cafes on the same day, sleeping, and trying new hobbies for just a few weeks at a time.

I am represented by Carly Watters at P.S. Literary Agency.

You can read more of my work on Instagram: @theguelphpoet