RIP Rep. Elijah Cummings; Latina Outsiders Anthology Celebration & Panel Reading 10/15 at BCC

October 17, 2019

Hello Everyone, Today we mourn the loss of the inimitable Rep. Elijah Cummings of MD. May his legacy light the way to a brighter future for our country in solidarity and unity. Rest in Power, Rest in Eternal Peace, Rep. Cummings. I wanted to post some photos from this past Tuesday’s inspiring celebration of the … More RIP Rep. Elijah Cummings; Latina Outsiders Anthology Celebration & Panel Reading 10/15 at BCC

IAWA Reading at I AM BOOKS Bookstore, Boston, Sept. 28th

October 2, 2019

Here are some photos from my featured reading for the Italian American Writers Association that took place last Saturday, Sept. 28th at I AM BOOKS bookstore in Boston’s North End! I read from my poetry chapbook, The Psyche Trials (Finishing Line Press), and enjoyed the work read by my co-feature, Kailey Tedesco, as well as … More IAWA Reading at I AM BOOKS Bookstore, Boston, Sept. 28th

Finishing Line Press Reading at Poets House NYC Friday Sept. 13th at 7pm

September 12, 2019

Join us tomorrow, Friday Sept. 13th for a Finishing Line Press reading at Poets House NYC at 7pm! I’ll be featuring and reading from my recently-released chapbook, The Psyche Trials (Finishing Line Press, 2019). I look forward to hearing the work of fellow FLP authors at this inspired event. Refreshments will be served! Spread the word!

Show Do Tell Reading Series this Saturday August 3rd at Otto’s NYC and Recaps

August 1, 2019

Happy August 1st, everyone! I know it’s been quite a while since I’ve posted, but I hope this finds you well and enjoying your summer. Much has happened over the past few months, some bitter, some sweet, and always literary. In July, the NYC community of artists was shaken by the sudden passing of beloved … More Show Do Tell Reading Series this Saturday August 3rd at Otto’s NYC and Recaps

Kendrick Loo’s Review of The Psyche Trials for Singapore Unbound

May 28, 2019

Good morning! It was such a pleasure to wake up to Kendrick Loo’s insightful, poignant review of my poetry chapbook, The Psyche Trials (Finishing Line Press, June 2019) on the Singapore Unbound blog! “Blending heartbreak and healing, Laterza depicts what a modern Psyche may endure, refashioning the old myth to speak in the voice of … More Kendrick Loo’s Review of The Psyche Trials for Singapore Unbound

Last Day to PREORDER “The Psyche Trials” from Finishing Line Press!

April 19, 2019

Happy Good Friday to all those observing! This is just a friendly reminder that today, April 19th, is the LAST DAY to PREORDER a copy of my poetry chapbook, The Psyche Trials, from Finishing Line Press! Jim Story, author of Problems of Translation and The Condor’s Shadow, says, in part: “Pick a favorite; I dare … More Last Day to PREORDER “The Psyche Trials” from Finishing Line Press!