Debunking alternative facts that AI has hallucinated about D.L. Lang
Poetry 
The Robots think I’m bigger than the Beatles
Lately, I’ve noticed an uptick in “fan mail.” Despite my FAQ clearly stating “Do not email me to try to sell me something. I will mark you as spam and not respond,” I receive about 4 of these fake book club and book promotion emails a day. These emails are…
Music 
Songs
In 2016, Greg “Grey” Perkins took four of my poems from Tea & Sprockets and created the song, “Oh My Chameleon Perceptions” with Mike Harbour and Steven Harwood. The song appears on his album Booze & Psychedelics. Support Greg by downloading songs from iTunes here. On the 2025 album Headline Antidote, Grey created…
Poetry 
A look back at 2024: Performances and Publications
Opening 2025, I have been interviewed and published at California Poets. I performed at Benicia’s MLK Day celebration, at Revolution Books for an Anti-Fascist Revolutionary Poetry Night and at Lake Merritt for Not My President’s Day. “American Dream” launched with Athena on February 26th and landed on the moon on…
Poetry 
Poetry is Dead II: Grateful Dead Poetry Anthology
Poetry is Dead II: Once You’re Dead, You’re Dead Forever (Hercules Publishing, ISBN: 979-8-218-54778-3) was released on January 15th, 2025. Retail cost $27.50. Buy it on Amazon. Follow these pages for updates: Facebook Profile URL: https://www.facebook.com/DeadheadPoetry Hercules Publishing: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063855708710
Poetry 
A bit of a retrospective
I moved to Vallejo ten years ago this month. I began performing my poetry in December 2014. I first read at Poetry by the Bay in April 2015. I became Vallejo’s poet laureate in 2017, and during my tenure I judged 8 contests, hosted over 25 shows, and performed 141…
Poetry 
2020 Year in Review
In 2020, the pandemic transformed an artist’s active performance schedule into virtual engagements. Despite losing live opportunities, the poet adapted by focusing on writing, submitting works for publication, and participating in online events. A notable response involved more submissions than ever, yielding a significant acceptance rate and community contributions.
Poetry 
Why I deleted my social media
The author explains their decision to deactivate social media accounts due to harassment, a desire for genuine connection, and the overwhelming nature of online interactions. They reflect on the evolution of the internet, expressing that social media no longer serves them. The focus will shift to writing poetry and nurturing real-life relationships.
Poetry 
Final Year as Vallejo’s Poet Laureate
During my tenure as Vallejo’s poet laureate, I hosted monthly poetry events, conducted interviews, and participated in community vigils and celebrations. I launched an anthology, performed extensively, won several awards, and fostered connections within the poetry community. I am grateful for the experiences and look forward to my successor, Jeremy Snyder.
Poetry 
One Year as Poet laureate
On October 10th, 2017 I performed “Visions” to a packed city council chamber, and received my proclamation as Vallejo’s Poet Laureate. I wish to express gratitude to the musicians at my synagogue who sparked this journey from the page to the stage, to my predecessor Genea Brice, to everyone at…