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National Poetry Month
It's a wonderful time to celebrate the art of poetry, explore the works of diverse poets, and even try your hand at writing. Whether...

Brandy Del Rio
Apr 11 min read
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Busy Bee
To say that I have been busy in the past month would be an understatement. I have booked readings, signings, tabling events to promote my...

Brandy Del Rio
Mar 172 min read
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Don't be afraid to break the mold-- I did
It's troubling when the fates of so many are a question. I don't know anyone that feels safe in an environment where legislation is...

Brandy Del Rio
Feb 52 min read
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How Will Trump's First Few Days Impact the Government's Future?
The initial actions of a presidential administration often set the tone and trajectory for its entire term, and Donald Trump's first few...

Brandy Del Rio
Jan 241 min read
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Happy New Year
A new year has begun. Do I feel different? Not really. I am hopeful for the year ahead as my recovery from HSCT still unfolds. I’m not...

Brandy Del Rio
Jan 11 min read
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Holiday Survival
This post may come a tad tardy, but the holiday season can be overwhelming. It was this year. The holiday season is often characterized...

Brandy Del Rio
Dec 26, 20242 min read
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Brandy Del Rio
Nov 27, 20240 min read
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Empowering Voices Through Diverse Narratives
This is a very important issue considering the times that we are living in. Having diverse narratives gives us the looking glass into...

Brandy Del Rio
Nov 24, 20242 min read
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I may not be taking election results very well
It’s not that I am trying to be dramatic. I cannot help my existing trauma that is related to domineering white men. No, I am not a...

Brandy Del Rio
Nov 20, 20241 min read
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Rewind: Election reaction
I refrained from writing anything in the state of emotional ambiguity I was in last week. After writing about the beauty of the...

Brandy Del Rio
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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The Beautiful Privilege of Voting
I’ve been seeing a lot of talk of not knowing if the person is going to vote. It all goes back to this overarching idea that making a...

Brandy Del Rio
Nov 3, 20242 min read
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My First Reading in the Books
I had my first book reading last night in Columbia. Events leading up to the actual center point of the evening were laughable. From not...

Brandy Del Rio
Oct 23, 20241 min read
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Diverse Themes: Impactful Writing on Culture and Language
Diverse Themes: Impactful Writing on Culture and Language In the world of literature, there is a growing recognition of the importance of...

Brandy Del Rio
Oct 22, 20242 min read
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Latina Author: Promoting Diversity in the Writing World
In today's writing world, diversity and representation are essential. From showcasing different cultures to exploring unique...

Brandy Del Rio
Oct 22, 20241 min read
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