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Images that Release Words

Writer’s block is so widespread that it’s a common theme in movies and fiction. Over the past year, I’ve seen what used to be a steady stream of new ideas and work reduce to a trickle. Like many artists, this is due to personal transitions that have taken much of my focus from my work.…

Writing with Eyes Wide Open

Writer’s block: it’s a Hollywood cliché to see a writer pining after ideas, when inspiration suddenly jumps out beside them. A murder happens next door or a love interest enters their life, flooding them with ideas. In real life though, writer’s block is more nuanced and harder to cut through. Sometimes the cause is obvious:…

My Hispanic Heritage

October is Latinx Heritage Month in Canada. Reflecting on my Latin American heritage brings both nostalgic joy and a sting of bitterness. 2021 marks a decade since I set foot in Venezuela, a country that shows no progress towards peace or the oil-fueled prosperity that made it so famous in the 20th century. Instead, we…

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