Facebook Live Spoken Word Reading
This will be my first time doing a showcase of sorts online! One of the things I can appreciate about this time right now is the ability...
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Sunday Workshops Going Virtual!
Weekly Sunday writing workshop from 10:30 am to 11:30 am will be virtual for the time being. So, you'll need this info to log on: Join...
Poetry & Pizza at UNE!
This is an event open to the public, and I highly appreciate UNE's undergraduate social work club in Biddeford for having me tomorrow...
Renegade Writers at Portland Ballet
The last time I had the opportunity to write a group piece was for a slam, and brings me so much joy to perform a group piece with the...
A Garden of Black Joy Release and Reading
Myself and fellow contributors will be reading at the release event for A Garden of Black Joy, an anthology of black poets from all over...
Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance Chapbook Finalist
Earlier this month, I found out that my chapbook When Speaking to an Extraterrestrial was one of my three manuscript submissions selected...
Become a Patron Today!
Over a month ago now, I started a Patreon to support my work as a poet, particularly with publication submissions, application...
When Speaking to an Extraterrestrial Comes to PortFringe Again this Holiday Season!
Over the summer, I performed a spoken word showcase called When Speaking to an Extraterrestrial about racial identity, family, and ...
Double Feature at The Lizard Lounge
Join myself and the lovely Ashia Ajani at Cambridge, MA's The Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam! We'd love to share our poems in community with...
Become a Patron Today!
A Patreon is a space for artists to connect with folks who want to continue to support their work. Not only would you be supporting me in...
Hewnoaks Artist Colony Residency
I have had the honor and privilege of staying in the glorious San Souci house at the Hewnoaks Artist Colony Residency in Lovell, Maine...
I’m a Best of the Net Nominee for Poetry!
You can read the poem from Homology Lit that was nominated right here: https://homologylit.com/2018/12/15/maya-williams/
Feature at Bowery Poetry Club
Sign up for a great Open Mic at 8 pm Sunday, September 15th at Bowery Poetry Club in New York City! After the open mic, I’ll be reading...
When Speaking to an Extraterrestrial Won an Award!
It is only my first time performing not only in PortFringe, but in a Fringe festival in general. I'm so happy to share that I am one of...
Writers of Frost Meadow Review at Quiet City Books
I am featured writers for Volume Three of Frost Meadow Review and there are many other awesome contributors. Come listen to us read our...
When Speaking to an Extraterrestrial: a PortFringe Solo Fest Performance
It would be great if you all would care to join me in my first year in PortFringe's Solo Fest in Portland, Maine! I'll be performing a...
Feature at L/A Arts’ Youth and Community Open Mic
I’m so happy to be co-featuring with my musically talented friend Kafari at Lewiston/Auburn (L/A) Arts (located 221 Lisbon St Lewiston,...
Feature at Beat Night
Beat Night is celebrating their 20th anniversary of live poetry and music on Thursday, April 18th at 7 PM! Ayanna Gallant and I will be...
Feature at Slam Free or Die
I'm happy to announce that I will be featuring at Slam Free or Die's venue Stark Brewing Company Thursday, March 21st. Doors open at 7 pm...
Poetry & Experimental Hip Hop at Apohadion Theater
Come Sunday, December 9th at 6 pm for a great night of poetry and hip hop at the Apohadion Theater on 107 Hanover St in Portland, Maine!...
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