I am honoured to be one of the co-translators of Smiling in the Darkness, by Azorean writer Adelaide Freitas, and to have one of my photos chosen by Tagus Press UMass Press for the book cover. umasspress.com/9781933227931/… Looking forward to tonight's book launch on Zoom.

This Thursday: "Harmada" Virtual Event with translator (and ⁦The Common⁩ Luso Portfolio contributor) ⁦⁦Edgar Garbelotto⁩ & Juan Cárdenas unabridgedbookstore.com/event/harmada-…

Received my contributor’s copy of The Common and it’s a work of art, even before you get to the table of contents! Check out this lovely portfolio of writing that spans the Portuguese-speaking globe: thecommononline.org/issues/issue-2… #TheCommon20

Thoughtful look at saudade, lack, and longing from one of my DISQUIET siblings, Jeremy Klemin. Thanks for taking me back to Lisbon through your words.

On my mind upon waking up this morning: A memory of São Miguel, Azores.

This winter I'll be teaching an online class with the luminous Lauren Markham. Over two Saturdays, we'll be studying how writers can artfully and ethically weave research and facts into their creative work. Learn more and register here: forms.gle/sK7A3saG7wRvXy…

The Awards Gala for the Geo Film Festival takes place in Cittadella, Italy TODAY at 11am PST, and you can watch LIVE to see if 'Fish Hook' picks up awards for our nominated stars, JAMESCand Stephanie! Watch live at #Geofilmfestival Facebook page!! facebook.com/Fontanivageofi…

Lagos, a town in southern Portugal, was Europe’s first African slave market. For centuries, the town hid its dark past. But this tiny museum is a step in the right direction. More Portuguese cities should follow in the footsteps.

Carlos do Carmo, the 'Sinatra' of Portugal's fado, dies aged 81 reut.rs/3513niz

I’m starting 2021 with one less friend. Today is his funeral. A few weeks ago we were discussing his plans for 2 new anthologies. Chris wanted to bring together Portuguese American-Canadian writers. His sudden death leaves a void but we can honour him by keeping his dream alive.

Fernando Pessoa introducing his new heteronym Bernardo Sanders.

Thank you to editor Manuel Carvalho for including my text on identity and language, “Being Through Words,” in Antologia Literária Satúrnia - Autores Luso-Canadianos. A great book for those who wish to learn more about Portuguese writers in Canada. thetorzorean.com/2020/10/21/ant…

It’s not only green and sunny on the island of São Miguel. Like the Azorean soul itself, it also has its beauty in black sand and lava rocks. A view of the ocean from Mosteiros.

"She had been dead nearly a decade before she sought me out." Read more of Fátima Policarpo's essay "Her Borders Become Her," which tells the story of a clash between an old woman and a young girl. thecommononline.org/her-borders-be…

My brother @DanielHanraha18 translated three poems from Brazilian poet Ricardo Aleixo for WordsWithoutBorders. There's a cool video of Aleixo reading one of them. How to be a Black man...how to protest and resist. wordswithoutborders.org/article/decemb… Presence/Presença Tobias Carroll

Are you an #author or an #artist who has been inspired by places in #Portugal - maybe you might like to be featured on the Creative Places & Faces Podcast ? 😀 Check it out here also: bit.ly/31jeMIT and let me know!!

"The best thing for you to do / is leave him alone someone says to the wolf / says to me I’m still myself I got this. I got it." Love Issue 20 poetry? Here is sb's Issue 20 "It’s Raining in L.A. What Else I’m Pose to Do:" thecommononline.org/its-raining-in…

Announcing the 2021 Winners Of the Disquiet Literary Prize contest! Fiction and Grand Prize Winner: “Ten Thousand Steps” by Rupert Tebb 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ Granta Poetry Winner: “Dey” by @StephayDee13 The Common Nonfiction Winner: “Speaking of Chaos” by @sethfischer Ninth Letter 🎉🏆🙌🍾

It’s not only the ocean in the Algarve that makes waves. Yellow flowers growing wild in March also delight the eye.