Quiet Lightning hosted the premiere of Better Ancestors, a quarterly series showcasing writers of color, with a virtual event on Monday, Jan 4, 2021. Hosted by Michael Warr and featuring, in order of appearance:
Read more about the series here, but know that the above artists have each invited someone to perform at the next event, to be held on 4/5. Tickets can be reserved in advance (at no charge) here.
Quiet Lightning is accepting submissions for a virtual mixtape on Monday, February 1, 2020. This show will be curated by Tom Pyun and a guest TBA— submissions are open through the end of Wednesday, Jan 13. All selected writers will be paid and published in sPARKLE & bLINK 109, featuring cover art by Felicita Norris!
The image at the top of this post features, clockwise from top L: Josiah Luis-Alderete, Aja Couchois Duncan, Greer Nakadegawa-Lee, Michael Warr, Nia McAllister & Brontez Purnell