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Cristin to Perform at EIU’s Lions in Winter Reading Series
Cristin is thrilled to be making her performance debut at Eastern Illinois University at their annual Lions in Winter reading series. Cristin will be giving an evening performance, as well as meeting students at several classes. For more information, please visit the EIU website here. And special thanks to EIU professor and PANK editor Roxane Gay for the kind invitation.
Cristin’s Books “Working Class Represent” and “Hot Teen Slut” Reviewed in Specter Magazine
In their January 2012 issue, Specter Magazine published a joint review of Cristin’s second and third books of poetry, Hot Teen Slut and Working Class Represent (both Write Bloody Publishing, 2011). Reviewer Nidya Sarria writes that in the books, Cristin’s “observations ring with honesty, and I can’t help but think about female empowerment and humor and honesty and where this all ties together… She’s entertaining and frank and never once do I sense true hesitation on her part – if that’s not something to admire in a female writer, I don’t know what is.” To read the full review, please click here.
Three New Poems by Cristin Published in Thrush Poetry Journal
After an incredible debut issue featuring poetry by Amber Tamblyn and Rachel McKibbens, Cristin is thrilled to have three new poems of hers appear in the January 2012 issue of Thrush Poetry Journal. The journal is edited by poet Helen Vitoria, whose poetry appears alongside Cristin’s in January 2010 issue of PANK magazine here. To read the new poems which appear in Thrush, please click here.
New Poetry by Cristin Appears in kill author
Cristin is honored that three (3) new poems of hers are featured in the December 2011 issue of kill author. Cristin appeared in their debut issue, and is thrilled to back fifteen issues later. To read this latest batch of poems, please click here.
New Poetry by Cristin in lit journal Negative Suck
Cristin is happy that two (2) new poems of hers found a home in the December 2011 issue of the online literary journal, Negative Suck. To read the poems, please click here.
Cristin will be featuring at the Austin Poetry Slam
On Tuesday, November 29th, Cristin is thrilled to be featuring at the Austin Poetry Slam, one of the country’s longest running and most beloved poetry slam series. This will be Cristin’s feature debut since moving to Austin in September, and she will be performing solo and duet work from all five of her books, which will all be available on sale at the show. The slam is held at the 29th Street Ballroom at Spider House (2906 Fruth St., Austin, TX 78705), and the show starts at 8pm. For more information, please visit the Austin poetry slam website here, or to RVSP / spread the word, please visit the Facebook Event page here.
Cristin to host Buddy Wakefield and Anis Mojgani show at Austin’s ND Theatre
Cristin is thrilled to be hosting a show featuring her old tour buddy and current Write Bloody labelmates Buddy Wakefield and Anis Mojgani. The Buddy and Anis Show will also featurs opening acts by Kevin Burke, Ebony Stewart, and others, as well as some aerial silk performances by Sky Candy. Show starts at 8pm, but come early to snag drinks with the poets. To purchase tickets, click here. You can RSVP & spread the word by clicking here.
New Poetry by Cristin Appears in Used Furniture Review
Cristin is thrilled that five (5) new poems of hers were selected to be published by the wonderful lit journal, Used Furniture Review. In addition to publishing poetry of hers last year, the journal has also ran an interview with her as well as a review of her book, Hot Teen Slut, earlier this year. To read this latest batch of poems, please click here.
Cristin’s Poetry to be focus of WPFM’s “Difficult Listening: The Poetry Show”
On Sunday, November 13, 2011, Radio Host David Harris will spend two hours reading and discussing selections from Cristin’s first book of poetry, Dear Future Boyfriend during the live broadcast of his show Difficult Listening: The Poetry Show. If you live in the Nashville area, the program can be heard on 107.1 LPFM from 10am until noon, and via the website www.radiofreenashville.org. You can watch the video here.
Cristin Helping Run the Fifth (and Final) Drums Inside Your Chest concert
Cristin will be attending and working behind the scenes at Amber Tambyln’s Drums Inside Your Chest poetry concert. This fifth and final showcase of American poetry will feature Rives, Jack McCarthy, Matt Cook, Mayda Del Valle, Corrina Bain and other special guests. TICKETS for the show can be purchased here. You can RSVP & spread the word on Facebook via their event page here. And for more information, including times & official venue, please visit the Drums Inside Your Chest website here.
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