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Ignatius Valentine Aloysius

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Host/Curator: sundaysalon-chicago.com > Ragdale, Board of Trustees member & Co-Chair, Curatorial Bd. Writer & poet. Books: Fishhead. Republic of Want (novel) & Salt Pruning (poetry) https://linktr.ee/ignatius.valentine.aloysius

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Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · Jan 30

So grateful to SuzyT of The Book Cellar (Chicago) for hosting our book launch for SALT PRUNING (Hummingbird Poetry Press), my collaborative poetry collection w/ David Allen Sullivan, recent poet laureate of Santa Cruz county, CA. You can order your copy here:
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Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · 12d

SUNDAY SALON CHICAGO happens in 3 days, WOW! Hope to see you on Sept. 28, 2025 @roscoebooks.bsky.social at 7 pm. Come hear this impressive lineup w/ @ninasudhakar.bsky.social, Michael McColly, Ben Tanzer, Janice Deal & Carlos Cumpian. Join us, Chicago! All authors' bios: sundaysalon-chicago.com 😍🌈🍂

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Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · 26d

SUNDAY SALON CHICAGO's website is now updated with our 9/28/25 readers' bios. They'll be reading @roscoebooks.bsky.social & feature @ninasudhakar.bsky.social, MichaelMcColly, Ben Tanzer, @janicemdeal.bsky.social & Carlos Cumpián. Pls join us. Visit sundaysalon-chicago.com & join our email list. ❤️

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Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · 29d

SUNDAY SALON CHICAGO's next reading happens on Sept. 28 @roscoebooks.bsky.social w/ an impressive lineup featuring @ninasudhakar.bsky.social, Michael McColly, Ben Tanzer, Janice Deal & Carlos Cumpian. Hope you'll join us, Chicago! Pls share. Website updates coming soon: sundaysalon-chicago.com ❤️👏🔥

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Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · Sep 2

Excited to be a part of PRINTERS ROW LIT FEST's 40th anniversary this year in Chicago! POETRY HOUR on the North Stage, Sunday Sept 07, 2025 at 12 pm. Hope to see you there. TY PRLF!!! #prl2025

Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · Aug 31

TONIGHT 8/31/25 @7pm > Sunday Salon Chicago hosts THE OVERTURNING ANTHOLOGY book launch at Roscoe Village's finest bookstore: @roscoebooks.bsky.social. Doors open at 6:30. Free parking on Roscoe St. Event co-editors & co-hosts: @vabellwriter, @rice_christine & myself. Hope to see you, Chicago! 🌺🌈 💝

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Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · Aug 27

THIS SUNDAY! Sunday Salon Chicago launches THE OVERTURNING ANTHOLOGY on 8/31 at 7 pm @roscoebooks.bsky.social in Roscoe Village ❤️🔥🌈 Hope to see you, Chicago!

Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · Aug 12

Sunday Salon Chicago hosts 2 August Pop-Up reading events: one at Evanston's Fountain Square LIT FEST on Sat. 8/23 at 5 pm; as well, a book launch for THE OVERTURNING ANTHOLOGY @roscoebooks.bsky.social on Sun. 8/31 at 7 pm. Hope to see you. Bios are up at www.sundaysalon-chicago.com

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Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · Jul 25

SUNDAY SALON CHICAGO happens in-person @roscoebooks.bsky.social in just 3 days on 7/27 at 7 pm CT, featuring Rita Woods, Cynthia Pelayo, @meganstielstra.bsky.social, Westley Heine, & @wesblake.bsky.social 🔥 sundaysalon-chicago.com for more. Hope to see you, Chicago 👋🌈

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Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · Jul 25

TY! It is amazing. Can't wait either @roscoebooks.bsky.social❣️

Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · Jul 16

@elizabethniarchosneukirch.com Thank you so much for sharing❣️🌺👍

Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · Jul 16

In just under 2 weeks, on July 27 at 7 pm CT, SUNDAY SALON CHICAGO happens @roscoebooks.bsky.social, featuring Rita Woods, Cynthia Pelayo, @meganstielstra.bsky.social, Westley Heine, & @wesblake.bsky.social 🔥❤️👏 You can read all authors' bios at sundaysalon-chicago.com. Join us! 🥰🌺🌞

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Elizabeth Niarchos Neukirch @elizabethniarchosneukirch.com · Jul 10

1. Visit @bookshop.org and select the local independent bookstore you wish to support ❤️

2. Buy more books than you will ever have time to read 📚📚📚

3. Feel happy knowing you have helped authors and bookstores instead of billionaires 🙌🏻

Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · Jul 8

You are cordially invited to our Anti-Prime Sale, where every purchase will financially support bookstores, NOT billionaires 🥳

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Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · Jul 11

Thank you @roscoebooks.bsky.social!!! I agree and am so excited for it❣️

Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · Jul 4

SUNDAY SALON CHICAGO is pleased to announce its next in-person reading event @roscoebooks.bsky.social on July 27 at 7 pm CT, featuring Rita Woods, Cynthia Pelayo, @meganstielstra.bsky.social, Westley Heine, & @wesblake.bsky.social 🔥❤️👏 Bios are up at www.sundaysalon-chicago.com. Mark your calendars!

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Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · Jul 1

SUCCESS!!! Sunday Salon Chicago on Zoom last Sunday evening 6/29/25 was fun with @oneldammit.bsky.social, Alex Poppe, Geneffa Jahan, Dane Cervine, & Hosho McCreesh 😀🤟💗Thank you, all, for your fine readings & a lovely gathering of listeners: fans, fam, & friends in attendance!

Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · Jun 25

Sunday Salon Chicago on Zoom is but a few days away, featuring @oneldammit.bsky.social Michele McDannold, Alex Poppe, Geneffa Jahan, Dane Cervine, & Hosho McCreesh on June 29, 2025 at 6 pm CT 😍👏🌈🌷🌷🌷Register for Zoom at sundaysalon-chicago.com or tiny-url it tinyurl.com/bdep3md4 Join us!

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Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · Jun 23

Sunday Salon Chicago is a week away, happening as a Zoom event on June 29, 2025 at 6 pm CT, featuring @oneldammit.bsky.social, Alex Poppe, Geneffa Jahan, Dane Cervine, & Hosho McCreesh. 😍🌈🔥🌏🌺💖 Register for Zoom at www.sundaysalon-chicago.com or tiny-url it here: tinyurl.com/bdep3md4

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Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · Jun 16

TY so much @nugradwriting.bsky.social What an honor❣️🌺🙌

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Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · Jun 16

Sunday Salon Chicago's next reading is a Zoom event on June 29 at 6 pm CT. Hope you'll join us for an evening of prose & poetry, w/ @oneldammit.bsky.social, Alex Poppe, Geneffa Jahan, Dane Cervine, & Hosho McCreesh. Register here: www.sundaysalon-chicago.com 😍🙌🌺

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Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · May 27

What a night! SundaySalonChicago happened yesterday 5/25 at 7pm CT at @roscoebooks.bsky.social in Roscoe Village, Chgo. A fine night of prose & poetry! I hosted Afabwaje Kurian,
@bside-editions.bsky.social, @thejs3.bsky.social, Zak Mucha, & Chris Solís Green🔥❤️👏 www.sundaysalon-chicago.com

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Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · May 27

This Thursday 5/29, I'll be reading w/ a fab group of Asian American writers at 7 pm CT for a lovely event in honor of AAPI month. Won't you join us, friends? 🔥❤️🌺 Register at: BIT.LY/APAHMZOOM or scan the QR. Host @janehseu.bsky.social

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Amy Barnes @amygcb.bsky.social · May 24

I'm incredibly honored with my first appearance in the BMF anthology. 🎉Thanks to the team for including my flash in such wonderful company & to @lit-namjooning.bsky.social for publishing & nominating it!

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Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · May 25

SundaySalonChicago is tonight at 7 pm @roscoebooks.bsky.social! Come join us. Support your author friends & a fine bookstore on the city's north side. I'm happy to feature Afabwaje Kurian, @bside-editions.bsky.social Deborah Shapiro, @thejs3.bsky.social, Zak Mucha & Chris Solís Green. 👏😍 🌈

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Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · May 22

SundaySalonChicago is 4 days away! Join us @roscoebooks.bsky.social in Roscoe Village, Chgo, this Sun. May 25, 7 pm for a fine night of prose & poetry. I'm excited to host Afabwaje Kurian, @bside-editions.bsky.social, @thejs3.bsky.social, Zak Mucha, & Chris Solís Green🔥❤️👏 www.sundaysalon-chicago.com

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Acre Books @acrebooks.bsky.social · May 14

May 25! Check out this event including Acre author @thejs3.bsky.social (DEFIANT ACTS)! 🎉📚🖊️

Ignatius Valentine Aloysius @ignatius2u.bsky.social · May 6

Sunday Salon Chicago is pleased & excited to announce its next in-person reading event @roscoebooks.bsky.social on May 25 at 7 pm CT, featuring Afabwaje Kurian, @bside-editions.bsky.social, Zak Mucha, @thejs3.bsky.social, & Chris Solis Green 👏💗🔥 Pls join us.
www.sundaysalon-chicago.com

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