So what did you accomplish today? July 28, 2021 – Posted in: Blog, recent

Not posting here this summer much–not because I’ve take the summer off or because there isn’t any news. Getting ready to launch my first collection of poetry in many years. The early reviews are excellent. Am excited to be able to do a few in person signings, cautiously since we’re far from free of the pandemic. I am grateful to the team working with me. For ARCS or review copies for your literary journal or…

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MY BOOK OF THE DEAD: Poems: Sept 1, 2021 April 17, 2021 – Posted in: Blog, Books, Poetry, recent

Drawings by Castillo are featured throughout the collection and further showcase her connection to her work as both a writer and a visual artist. MY BOOK OF THE DEAD is a remarkable collection that features a poet at the height of her craft.

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La Tolteca 2.0 New Administration January 21, 2021 – Posted in: Blog

We will resume La Tolteca 2.0–featuring long time and emerging warriors of the pen and social justice & multi-media artists who dedicate themselves to human rights.

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Two Men and Me December 2, 2020 – Posted in: Blog

Two Men and Me

I left Bukowski again, went back to Bolaño,

both men bad to their women. Both smoked and drank

themselves to death. They liked it rough, said

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Advice for young students who want to write November 20, 2020 – Posted in: Blog

Sharing Perspective: Ana Castillo Uses Autobiographies to Inspire Students The ZOOM program with Diablo Valley Community College in N. California was both a pleasure and an honor. I appreciate the student writer in the school paper. It isn’t my custom to correct facts in public interviews. But when giving advice to aspiring young writers and students in writing classes, it’s important to get my message right. It’s important but not critical. Still, today, it’s an…

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Commencement Speaker Dec. 2020 November 12, 2020 – Posted in: Blog, recent

I’m honored to be delivering the Commencement speech at a university’s December 2020 graduation. However, during COVID-19 the ceremony will be virtual.

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MY BOOK OF THE DEAD: Selected, Published Poems (by Ana Castillo) August 16, 2020 – Posted in: Blog, recent

Poems from MY BOOK OF THE DEAD (unpublished collection by Ana Castillo, 2020). This group of poems has been previously published in various books & literary journals. (Some alignments may be off due to cut & pasting. (No comments on edits or grammar, please. This is being done.). I’m happy to share & thank you for reading. Positive vibe comments here are always welcome. All the line drawings are mine. (Please don’t reproduce w/out my…

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BEYOND MACHISMO August 1, 2020 – Posted in: Blog, recent

“In the popular imaginary, the word machismo become the social signifier of all that is male chauvinism.”

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La Tolteca 2.0 #1 July 10, 2020 July 10, 2020 – Posted in: Blog

Welcome former contributors, new contributors, readers & viewers. We’re back with the same positive vibes and desire to support our creatives, artists, writers, book warriors and those who put the active in activists and walk their talk.

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My Book of the Dead June 16, 2020 – Posted in: Blog

For now, on behalf of my loved ones to your homes, please stay safe, be well and don’t forget you have a voice.