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· Oct 20
ALOCASIA #15 is here w/ queer planty writing as autumn falls upon us!
w/ Chiara Di Lello, arushi (aera) rege, June Gervais, Ali C, Arbor Elliott, Linda Lamenza, james achusiogu, Sam Nartus-Fois tr. Camille Cornu, Julian Kanagy, & Gospel Chinedu
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w/ Chiara Di Lello, arushi (aera) rege, June Gervais, Ali C, Arbor Elliott, Linda Lamenza, james achusiogu, Sam Nartus-Fois tr. Camille Cornu, Julian Kanagy, & Gospel Chinedu
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"all the dead men are draped in white
their bodies soft in the soil of my memory
growing into flowers my grandfather
smells like chrysanthemums my
granduncle has yellowed-out petals"
—Gospel Chinedu :: “The Voyage”
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/g...
their bodies soft in the soil of my memory
growing into flowers my grandfather
smells like chrysanthemums my
granduncle has yellowed-out petals"
—Gospel Chinedu :: “The Voyage”
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/g...
Gospel Chinedu :: “The Voyage” – ALOCASIA
alocasia.org
November 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
"all the dead men are draped in white
their bodies soft in the soil of my memory
growing into flowers my grandfather
smells like chrysanthemums my
granduncle has yellowed-out petals"
—Gospel Chinedu :: “The Voyage”
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/g...
their bodies soft in the soil of my memory
growing into flowers my grandfather
smells like chrysanthemums my
granduncle has yellowed-out petals"
—Gospel Chinedu :: “The Voyage”
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/g...
"all the dead men are draped in white
their bodies soft in the soil of my memory
growing into flowers my grandfather
smells like chrysanthemums my
granduncle has yellowed-out petals"
—Gospel Chinedu :: “The Voyage”
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/g...
their bodies soft in the soil of my memory
growing into flowers my grandfather
smells like chrysanthemums my
granduncle has yellowed-out petals"
—Gospel Chinedu :: “The Voyage”
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/g...
Gospel Chinedu :: “The Voyage” – ALOCASIA
alocasia.org
November 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
"all the dead men are draped in white
their bodies soft in the soil of my memory
growing into flowers my grandfather
smells like chrysanthemums my
granduncle has yellowed-out petals"
—Gospel Chinedu :: “The Voyage”
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/g...
their bodies soft in the soil of my memory
growing into flowers my grandfather
smells like chrysanthemums my
granduncle has yellowed-out petals"
—Gospel Chinedu :: “The Voyage”
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/g...
Reposted by ALOCASIA
"Say gay say gay say gay say gay. A proliferation. Repudiation of absence pushing against the threshold. An invasive species, excessive in our joy."
—heidi andrea restrepo rhodes
alocasia.org/2023/09/23/h...
—heidi andrea restrepo rhodes
alocasia.org/2023/09/23/h...
heidi andrea restrepo rhodes :: “life cycle of ephemeral plants” – ALOCASIA
alocasia.org
November 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
"Say gay say gay say gay say gay. A proliferation. Repudiation of absence pushing against the threshold. An invasive species, excessive in our joy."
—heidi andrea restrepo rhodes
alocasia.org/2023/09/23/h...
—heidi andrea restrepo rhodes
alocasia.org/2023/09/23/h...
"Say gay say gay say gay say gay. A proliferation. Repudiation of absence pushing against the threshold. An invasive species, excessive in our joy."
—heidi andrea restrepo rhodes
alocasia.org/2023/09/23/h...
—heidi andrea restrepo rhodes
alocasia.org/2023/09/23/h...
heidi andrea restrepo rhodes :: “life cycle of ephemeral plants” – ALOCASIA
alocasia.org
November 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
"Say gay say gay say gay say gay. A proliferation. Repudiation of absence pushing against the threshold. An invasive species, excessive in our joy."
—heidi andrea restrepo rhodes
alocasia.org/2023/09/23/h...
—heidi andrea restrepo rhodes
alocasia.org/2023/09/23/h...
Thank you to everyone who came out for this evening's reading! We hope you can join us for our second reading on November 29th!
ALOCASIA is honored to be holding two virtual readings to benefit the Western Alaska Relief Fund, to support Indigenous communities impacted by Typhoon Halong.
There is a suggested $10-25 donation.
We hope to see you there, and hope you'll spread the word!
Find out more: bit.ly/linkedhearts...
There is a suggested $10-25 donation.
We hope to see you there, and hope you'll spread the word!
Find out more: bit.ly/linkedhearts...
November 23, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Thank you to everyone who came out for this evening's reading! We hope you can join us for our second reading on November 29th!
Happening in one hour! Last chance to register!
ALOCASIA is honored to be holding two virtual readings to benefit the Western Alaska Relief Fund, to support Indigenous communities impacted by Typhoon Halong.
There is a suggested $10-25 donation.
We hope to see you there, and hope you'll spread the word!
Find out more: bit.ly/linkedhearts...
There is a suggested $10-25 donation.
We hope to see you there, and hope you'll spread the word!
Find out more: bit.ly/linkedhearts...
November 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Happening in one hour! Last chance to register!
Reposted by ALOCASIA
Still time to register for this afternoon's reading!
Can't make it? We'll have a second reading on November 29th, or you could help spread the word!
Can't make it? We'll have a second reading on November 29th, or you could help spread the word!
ALOCASIA is honored to be holding two virtual readings to benefit the Western Alaska Relief Fund, to support Indigenous communities impacted by Typhoon Halong.
There is a suggested $10-25 donation.
We hope to see you there, and hope you'll spread the word!
Find out more: bit.ly/linkedhearts...
There is a suggested $10-25 donation.
We hope to see you there, and hope you'll spread the word!
Find out more: bit.ly/linkedhearts...
November 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Still time to register for this afternoon's reading!
Can't make it? We'll have a second reading on November 29th, or you could help spread the word!
Can't make it? We'll have a second reading on November 29th, or you could help spread the word!
Still time to register for this afternoon's reading!
Can't make it? We'll have a second reading on November 29th, or you could help spread the word!
Can't make it? We'll have a second reading on November 29th, or you could help spread the word!
ALOCASIA is honored to be holding two virtual readings to benefit the Western Alaska Relief Fund, to support Indigenous communities impacted by Typhoon Halong.
There is a suggested $10-25 donation.
We hope to see you there, and hope you'll spread the word!
Find out more: bit.ly/linkedhearts...
There is a suggested $10-25 donation.
We hope to see you there, and hope you'll spread the word!
Find out more: bit.ly/linkedhearts...
November 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Still time to register for this afternoon's reading!
Can't make it? We'll have a second reading on November 29th, or you could help spread the word!
Can't make it? We'll have a second reading on November 29th, or you could help spread the word!
Reposted by ALOCASIA
Happening tomorrow afternoon (Sunday)! We hope you can join us to benefit Indigenous communities in Western Alaska. 🌱💚
ALOCASIA is honored to be holding two virtual readings to benefit the Western Alaska Relief Fund, to support Indigenous communities impacted by Typhoon Halong.
There is a suggested $10-25 donation.
We hope to see you there, and hope you'll spread the word!
Find out more: bit.ly/linkedhearts...
There is a suggested $10-25 donation.
We hope to see you there, and hope you'll spread the word!
Find out more: bit.ly/linkedhearts...
November 23, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Happening tomorrow afternoon (Sunday)! We hope you can join us to benefit Indigenous communities in Western Alaska. 🌱💚
Reposted by ALOCASIA
"the Pholiota terrestris.
Saprobic, sometimes
lives on rotting
wood or grows in ground clusters.
Moderately toxic,
but not enough to kill.
Just enough to make one ill.
Like an ex."
—Linda Lamenza :: “Non-Edible Mushroom”
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/l...
#smallpoemsaturday
@tomsnarsky.bsky.social
Saprobic, sometimes
lives on rotting
wood or grows in ground clusters.
Moderately toxic,
but not enough to kill.
Just enough to make one ill.
Like an ex."
—Linda Lamenza :: “Non-Edible Mushroom”
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/l...
#smallpoemsaturday
@tomsnarsky.bsky.social
Linda Lamenza :: “Non-Edible Mushroom” – ALOCASIA
alocasia.org
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"the Pholiota terrestris.
Saprobic, sometimes
lives on rotting
wood or grows in ground clusters.
Moderately toxic,
but not enough to kill.
Just enough to make one ill.
Like an ex."
—Linda Lamenza :: “Non-Edible Mushroom”
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/l...
#smallpoemsaturday
@tomsnarsky.bsky.social
Saprobic, sometimes
lives on rotting
wood or grows in ground clusters.
Moderately toxic,
but not enough to kill.
Just enough to make one ill.
Like an ex."
—Linda Lamenza :: “Non-Edible Mushroom”
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/l...
#smallpoemsaturday
@tomsnarsky.bsky.social
"the Pholiota terrestris.
Saprobic, sometimes
lives on rotting
wood or grows in ground clusters.
Moderately toxic,
but not enough to kill.
Just enough to make one ill.
Like an ex."
—Linda Lamenza :: “Non-Edible Mushroom”
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/l...
#smallpoemsaturday
@tomsnarsky.bsky.social
Saprobic, sometimes
lives on rotting
wood or grows in ground clusters.
Moderately toxic,
but not enough to kill.
Just enough to make one ill.
Like an ex."
—Linda Lamenza :: “Non-Edible Mushroom”
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/l...
#smallpoemsaturday
@tomsnarsky.bsky.social
Linda Lamenza :: “Non-Edible Mushroom” – ALOCASIA
alocasia.org
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"the Pholiota terrestris.
Saprobic, sometimes
lives on rotting
wood or grows in ground clusters.
Moderately toxic,
but not enough to kill.
Just enough to make one ill.
Like an ex."
—Linda Lamenza :: “Non-Edible Mushroom”
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/l...
#smallpoemsaturday
@tomsnarsky.bsky.social
Saprobic, sometimes
lives on rotting
wood or grows in ground clusters.
Moderately toxic,
but not enough to kill.
Just enough to make one ill.
Like an ex."
—Linda Lamenza :: “Non-Edible Mushroom”
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/l...
#smallpoemsaturday
@tomsnarsky.bsky.social
Reposted by ALOCASIA
The first reading will be this Sunday! I hope you can join us!
ALOCASIA is honored to be holding two virtual readings to benefit the Western Alaska Relief Fund, to support Indigenous communities impacted by Typhoon Halong.
There is a suggested $10-25 donation.
We hope to see you there, and hope you'll spread the word!
Find out more: bit.ly/linkedhearts...
There is a suggested $10-25 donation.
We hope to see you there, and hope you'll spread the word!
Find out more: bit.ly/linkedhearts...
November 22, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The first reading will be this Sunday! I hope you can join us!
The first reading will be this Sunday! I hope you can join us!
ALOCASIA is honored to be holding two virtual readings to benefit the Western Alaska Relief Fund, to support Indigenous communities impacted by Typhoon Halong.
There is a suggested $10-25 donation.
We hope to see you there, and hope you'll spread the word!
Find out more: bit.ly/linkedhearts...
There is a suggested $10-25 donation.
We hope to see you there, and hope you'll spread the word!
Find out more: bit.ly/linkedhearts...
November 22, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The first reading will be this Sunday! I hope you can join us!
Reposted by ALOCASIA
"The experiment was even conducted with plastic plants, and it still worked. It was able to mimic the shape of the plastic. That is all I need to be convinced: plants can see."
—Sam Nartus-Fois translates Camille Cornu
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/s...
—Sam Nartus-Fois translates Camille Cornu
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/s...
Sam Nartus-Fois translates Camille Cornu :: “Chapter 0 (prologue) of Photosynthèses” – ALOCASIA
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November 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
"The experiment was even conducted with plastic plants, and it still worked. It was able to mimic the shape of the plastic. That is all I need to be convinced: plants can see."
—Sam Nartus-Fois translates Camille Cornu
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/s...
—Sam Nartus-Fois translates Camille Cornu
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/s...
"The experiment was even conducted with plastic plants, and it still worked. It was able to mimic the shape of the plastic. That is all I need to be convinced: plants can see."
—Sam Nartus-Fois translates Camille Cornu
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/s...
—Sam Nartus-Fois translates Camille Cornu
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/s...
Sam Nartus-Fois translates Camille Cornu :: “Chapter 0 (prologue) of Photosynthèses” – ALOCASIA
alocasia.org
November 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
"The experiment was even conducted with plastic plants, and it still worked. It was able to mimic the shape of the plastic. That is all I need to be convinced: plants can see."
—Sam Nartus-Fois translates Camille Cornu
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/s...
—Sam Nartus-Fois translates Camille Cornu
alocasia.org/2025/10/20/s...
Reposted by ALOCASIA
"The terrible part is holding your nerve,
and leaving it on the sill alone
until it has lost all its inner water. Only
then it sends out roots
like a wandering mouth.
How careful plants are with each other"
—Nomi Stone, Little Starts
alocasia.org/2022/06/21/n...
and leaving it on the sill alone
until it has lost all its inner water. Only
then it sends out roots
like a wandering mouth.
How careful plants are with each other"
—Nomi Stone, Little Starts
alocasia.org/2022/06/21/n...
Nomi Stone :: “Little Starts” – ALOCASIA
alocasia.org
November 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
"The terrible part is holding your nerve,
and leaving it on the sill alone
until it has lost all its inner water. Only
then it sends out roots
like a wandering mouth.
How careful plants are with each other"
—Nomi Stone, Little Starts
alocasia.org/2022/06/21/n...
and leaving it on the sill alone
until it has lost all its inner water. Only
then it sends out roots
like a wandering mouth.
How careful plants are with each other"
—Nomi Stone, Little Starts
alocasia.org/2022/06/21/n...
Reposted by ALOCASIA
It sent out two beet-red roots! When it did, my
wife yelled out to me just before breakfast: Wife!
--Nomi Stone
wife yelled out to me just before breakfast: Wife!
--Nomi Stone
"The terrible part is holding your nerve,
and leaving it on the sill alone
until it has lost all its inner water. Only
then it sends out roots
like a wandering mouth.
How careful plants are with each other"
—Nomi Stone, Little Starts
alocasia.org/2022/06/21/n...
and leaving it on the sill alone
until it has lost all its inner water. Only
then it sends out roots
like a wandering mouth.
How careful plants are with each other"
—Nomi Stone, Little Starts
alocasia.org/2022/06/21/n...
Nomi Stone :: “Little Starts” – ALOCASIA
alocasia.org
November 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM
It sent out two beet-red roots! When it did, my
wife yelled out to me just before breakfast: Wife!
--Nomi Stone
wife yelled out to me just before breakfast: Wife!
--Nomi Stone
Reposted by ALOCASIA
Time Travel Is Easy is officially out in the world! Dinosaurs and Deep Time are thematic links to queer embodiment, childhood trauma, and life in the late Anthropocene. Cover art by the amazing Helen Whistberry. (Non-Amazon options coming very soon!) www.amazon.com/dp/B0G344X8L7
November 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Time Travel Is Easy is officially out in the world! Dinosaurs and Deep Time are thematic links to queer embodiment, childhood trauma, and life in the late Anthropocene. Cover art by the amazing Helen Whistberry. (Non-Amazon options coming very soon!) www.amazon.com/dp/B0G344X8L7
Reposted by ALOCASIA
SAFTA is seeking editorial interns for Spring 2026! The position’s responsibilities include the preparation of documents necessary to run a writer’s residency as well as online participation in literary events including readings and workshops. www.sundresspublications.com/openings/#sa...
November 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
SAFTA is seeking editorial interns for Spring 2026! The position’s responsibilities include the preparation of documents necessary to run a writer’s residency as well as online participation in literary events including readings and workshops. www.sundresspublications.com/openings/#sa...
"The terrible part is holding your nerve,
and leaving it on the sill alone
until it has lost all its inner water. Only
then it sends out roots
like a wandering mouth.
How careful plants are with each other"
—Nomi Stone, Little Starts
alocasia.org/2022/06/21/n...
and leaving it on the sill alone
until it has lost all its inner water. Only
then it sends out roots
like a wandering mouth.
How careful plants are with each other"
—Nomi Stone, Little Starts
alocasia.org/2022/06/21/n...
Nomi Stone :: “Little Starts” – ALOCASIA
alocasia.org
November 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
"The terrible part is holding your nerve,
and leaving it on the sill alone
until it has lost all its inner water. Only
then it sends out roots
like a wandering mouth.
How careful plants are with each other"
—Nomi Stone, Little Starts
alocasia.org/2022/06/21/n...
and leaving it on the sill alone
until it has lost all its inner water. Only
then it sends out roots
like a wandering mouth.
How careful plants are with each other"
—Nomi Stone, Little Starts
alocasia.org/2022/06/21/n...
Reposted by ALOCASIA
🌼🌒🌓🌔 HAPPY ECO EQUINOX 🌖🌗🌘🌼
ECO24: THE YEAR'S BEST SPECULATIVE ECOFICTION has been released into the world! We are honored to share these author's stories with you, and look forward to continuing the legacy of ECO for many years to come. 🍄💜 👽🖤
Order ECO24: www.apexbookcompany.com/products/eco...
ECO24: THE YEAR'S BEST SPECULATIVE ECOFICTION has been released into the world! We are honored to share these author's stories with you, and look forward to continuing the legacy of ECO for many years to come. 🍄💜 👽🖤
Order ECO24: www.apexbookcompany.com/products/eco...
November 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
🌼🌒🌓🌔 HAPPY ECO EQUINOX 🌖🌗🌘🌼
ECO24: THE YEAR'S BEST SPECULATIVE ECOFICTION has been released into the world! We are honored to share these author's stories with you, and look forward to continuing the legacy of ECO for many years to come. 🍄💜 👽🖤
Order ECO24: www.apexbookcompany.com/products/eco...
ECO24: THE YEAR'S BEST SPECULATIVE ECOFICTION has been released into the world! We are honored to share these author's stories with you, and look forward to continuing the legacy of ECO for many years to come. 🍄💜 👽🖤
Order ECO24: www.apexbookcompany.com/products/eco...
Reposted by ALOCASIA
Please join us for this fundraiser to help communities impacted by the devastating typhoon in Western Alaska!
ALOCASIA is honored to be holding two virtual readings to benefit the Western Alaska Relief Fund, to support Indigenous communities impacted by Typhoon Halong.
There is a suggested $10-25 donation.
We hope to see you there, and hope you'll spread the word!
Find out more: bit.ly/linkedhearts...
There is a suggested $10-25 donation.
We hope to see you there, and hope you'll spread the word!
Find out more: bit.ly/linkedhearts...
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Please join us for this fundraiser to help communities impacted by the devastating typhoon in Western Alaska!
Reposted by ALOCASIA
"Summer love is a dinner-plate dahlia: a tender annual that can survive one frost, but not winter’s hard freeze."
—Raina K. Puels
alocasia.org/2024/03/19/r...
—Raina K. Puels
alocasia.org/2024/03/19/r...
Raina K. Puels :: “September 21st” and “Moss crushes in my closed fist” – ALOCASIA
alocasia.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
"Summer love is a dinner-plate dahlia: a tender annual that can survive one frost, but not winter’s hard freeze."
—Raina K. Puels
alocasia.org/2024/03/19/r...
—Raina K. Puels
alocasia.org/2024/03/19/r...
"Summer love is a dinner-plate dahlia: a tender annual that can survive one frost, but not winter’s hard freeze."
—Raina K. Puels
alocasia.org/2024/03/19/r...
—Raina K. Puels
alocasia.org/2024/03/19/r...
Raina K. Puels :: “September 21st” and “Moss crushes in my closed fist” – ALOCASIA
alocasia.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
"Summer love is a dinner-plate dahlia: a tender annual that can survive one frost, but not winter’s hard freeze."
—Raina K. Puels
alocasia.org/2024/03/19/r...
—Raina K. Puels
alocasia.org/2024/03/19/r...
Reposted by ALOCASIA
ALOCASIA is honored to be holding two virtual readings to benefit the Western Alaska Relief Fund, to support Indigenous communities impacted by Typhoon Halong.
There is a suggested $10-25 donation.
We hope to see you there, and hope you'll spread the word!
Find out more: bit.ly/linkedhearts...
There is a suggested $10-25 donation.
We hope to see you there, and hope you'll spread the word!
Find out more: bit.ly/linkedhearts...
November 17, 2025 at 10:43 PM
ALOCASIA is honored to be holding two virtual readings to benefit the Western Alaska Relief Fund, to support Indigenous communities impacted by Typhoon Halong.
There is a suggested $10-25 donation.
We hope to see you there, and hope you'll spread the word!
Find out more: bit.ly/linkedhearts...
There is a suggested $10-25 donation.
We hope to see you there, and hope you'll spread the word!
Find out more: bit.ly/linkedhearts...