Poetry
2025: Year in Review
Throughout much of 2025 I had writer's block, and I have been intentionally trying to take time off to focus on getting treatment for my various ongoing health conditions. In spite of this it has still been quite the eventful year. I had the honor of participating in the U.S. Book Launch for Billy Bragg: […]
Where to find calls for submissions for poetry anthologies
Since 2020 I was very focused on becoming more widely published as a poet. My original goal was to be published in 6 anthologies so that I could have an official listing on the Poets & Writers' directory. By 2025 that number blossomed to 95 anthologies. I got pretty good at locating opportunities, and began […]
You Cannot Trust the Robots to Tell the Truth
Debunking alternative facts that AI has hallucinated about D.L. Lang
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 riddled with biographical and bibliographical […]
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 March 6th. I have upcoming […]
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
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 times in 18 different cities. […]
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.
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.
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.