The Where and When of my next visits / readings / fav places to shop
I did a reading and attended a wonderful Queer Poetry Nite last night at Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam, hosted by Tuaca. Thank you to the audience who gave my piece from my book Puertas, a warm round of applause. A creative and inspiring night!
Speaking of my book, Puertas just got its last printing from the ABC book center.
ABC will no longer print and self publish books for budding authors like me, I am so grateful to Maria at ABC, using her beautiful colors when printing my 6 or so books over the years. Thank you!
But wait! My books are still available in Amsterdam!
My books, Puertas and Cocktales are available in Amsterdam from the gem bookstore San-serriffe in the Red Light District.
All my books are available in Europe, USA and worldwide from these sites: Bookshop.org (that help libraries too), Barnes and Noble, and your local independant book stores, and Amazon.
Keep an eye out for my next book of LGBTQ+ novelette collection: (still…the collection without a name)
Watch this space!
Huge thanks again for your encouragement and of course, purchases!
STILL TO COME on Dec 21!
I will be attending the 9 year anniversary Rebirth, at Labyrinth Poetry night on December 21 at 19:00
Tickets may still be available. Be quick to see this unique evening of poetry and more….Click this link for tickets. Labyrinth Hope to see you there!
Celebrating 9 Years of Labyrinth — Sunday December 21
On the longest night of the year, when darkness reaches its peak before giving way to light, we gather at Labyrinth to honour a moment of rebirth — for the world, for the soul, and for our community.
This winter solstice marks nine years of Labyrinth — nine years of poetry, flavors, rhythm, and connection.
To celebrate, we bring together the voices who have shaped our Open Mic Mondays: the hosts who have carried stories, songs, and energy through every season.
Line Up: Tuaca Kelly, Manjit Krishna Kaur, Kevin_Ahn Kwang Soo_ Groen, Tatende Chimhanda, Jamie Rhiannon, Jaclyn Rose, Paula Breuning, Andrew P. Dillon
Let the evening unfold like a ritual of renewal —
where cocktails meet verse,
soul food stirs memory,
and poetry opens a doorway to light.
Join us for an intimate night of artistry and warmth as we raise a glass to nine years of creativity, community, and heart — and to the brighter days ahead.
📅 Sunday, 21 December, from 19:00
📍 Labyrinth Amsterdam
🎟 tickets 12.50 p.p. | Limited seats |
End of an Era…
This goes out to the American Book Center, for printing my books:
Puertas, Cocktales and Alex and Cleo.
These books were printed by Maria the artist behind the Espresso Book Machine (EBM), affectionately known as Betty, at ABC.
I wave a sad goodbye yet my heart swells in gratitude!
A few of my books may still available from ABC I think, but no longer available as printed by ABC. Is best to pop in or go online, and search my name on ABC
OR
Two of my books, Puertas and Cocktales are available in Amsterdam from the gem bookstore San-serriffe in the Red Light District.
All my books are available in Europe, USA and the world from these sites: Bookshop.org (that help libraries too), Barnes and Noble, and your local independant book stores, and Amazon.
Keep an eye out for my next book of LGBTQ+ novelette collection: (still…the collection without a name)
Watch this space!
Huge thanks again for your encouragement and of course, purchases!
The Where and When of my next visits / readings:
I will be attending a wonderful reading at Labyrinth on November 30 at 19:00.
Tickets may still be available. Be quick to see this unique evening of poetry and more….Click this link for tickets. Labyrinth.
Hope to see you there!
I will read from my book, Cocktales, this Tuesday 28 October, at Pakhuis de Zwijger in Amsterdam.
Close to Central Station. Space is limited, I think you must reserve, even if you rather listen than read aloud.
Check their website: Pakhuis
Hope to see you there!
My next event visit is Red Light District, Tomorrow! redlightartsandculture.com
A diverse range of music and events free! clik the link for an interactive map with times and places, all in the red light district of Amsterdam.
I will also pop into the San-serriffe bookstore, to visit my books for sale.
Hope to see you there!
Next readings will be announced. Please check here or subscribe by contact us
I often frequent / read at:
Labyrinth Poetry Cocktail Bar
Amstelveenseweg 53,
1075 VT Amsterdam
(Mondays. Reservation is required, to secure a seat. No standing room, please)
AND
near Amsterdam Central Station
(Reservation is required)
Possibly at:
Cafe Mandtje
Zeedijk 63, 1012 AS Amsterdam
(Reservation is required, to secure a seat)
2024 / 2025 events:
Book launch and signing at Lola, The Green Aardvark, east
October 13, 2024
Archives:
2022 – 2025
American Book Center, Amsterdam
Framer Framed, Amsterdam east
Cafe Mandtje, red light district, Amsterdam
Labyrinth, Amsterdam west
2025 / 2024 Archives: Recent event visit:
My next reading is on: Monday, September 8, 2025 at 20:00 (8 pm)at Labyrinth Poetry Cocktail Bar. Amstelveenseweg 53,
1075 VT Amsterdam, You must reserve a seat in order to watch.
Curated Poetry Night about Queerness.
On Monday, July 27 at 7 – 9 pm. at:
Labyrinth Poetry Cocktail Bar
Amstelveenseweg 53,
1075 VT Amsterdam
To purchase and reserve a seat: Labyrinth
No standing room please
Reading on Monday, July 21 at 8 pm. at:
Labyrinth Poetry Cocktail Bar
Amstelveenseweg 53,
1075 VT Amsterdam
Labyrinth to reserve a seat.
Sunday, July 13, 2025: I will be attending a very special event,
Heal, Grow, Unite,
tomorrow at Labyrinth Poetry Cocktail Bar.
It starts at 7pm until 9. Tickets are 12,95 each. Reservations are required.
See the Labyrinth site here, to purchase the few available remaining tickets .
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