M Cortez
@mcortez.net
I write across genre about place and power for all the borderwalking weirdos out there. Creative work @ mcortez.net. Public theory @deceleration.news
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from an ecopoet friend, another cool upcoming project seeking submissions: www.verdancyproject.com/what-i-meant...
What I meant to Tell You — The Verdancy Project
www.verdancyproject.com
September 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM
from an ecopoet friend, another cool upcoming project seeking submissions: www.verdancyproject.com/what-i-meant...
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Call for Submissions for the 2027 ASLE Book Awards is out, all info and submission links at www.asle.org/stay-informe...
September 4, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Call for Submissions for the 2027 ASLE Book Awards is out, all info and submission links at www.asle.org/stay-informe...
Poets, writers, artists in #SATX: support la poeta @viktoriavalenzuela.bsky.social who has done much to build literary community here. She and her family are undergoing some difficult medical hardships currently...sign up to cook or donate toward medical bills:
www.mealtrain.com/trains/d2378v
www.mealtrain.com/trains/d2378v
Meal Train for Casa Viktopia
Friends! Thank you for your generous heart and for helping our little family not have to cook for the time while I am in recovery from partial thyroid removal due to papillary carcinoma. The medical e...
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September 11, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Poets, writers, artists in #SATX: support la poeta @viktoriavalenzuela.bsky.social who has done much to build literary community here. She and her family are undergoing some difficult medical hardships currently...sign up to cook or donate toward medical bills:
www.mealtrain.com/trains/d2378v
www.mealtrain.com/trains/d2378v
The honor was ours!
I realized a dream I didn’t know I had: collaborating with the amazing artist Sarah Gilchrist (you can see her beautiful work below), a wonderful friend of mine. I hope you enjoy my poem and her art in the latest issue of @deceleration.news … special thanks to editor @mcortez.net 🌞 🐍
Our Summer 2026 Creative Review is live, celebrating "un mundo donde quepan muchos mundos" (a world in which many worlds fit). With contributions from @lizdegregorio.bsky.social, @janeherschlag.bsky.social, & many others.
deceleration.news/many-worlds-...
deceleration.news/many-worlds-...
September 11, 2026 at 2:34 PM
The honor was ours!
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Our Summer 2026 Creative Review is live, celebrating "un mundo donde quepan muchos mundos" (a world in which many worlds fit). With contributions from @lizdegregorio.bsky.social, @janeherschlag.bsky.social, & many others.
deceleration.news/many-worlds-...
deceleration.news/many-worlds-...
'Many Worlds, Celebrate!'— Deceleration's Summer 2026 Creative Review
Beyond the ecopolitical death-drive we're riding, pluriversal possibilities nudging us toward "un mundo quepan muchos mundos" (a world in which many worlds fit) take root in poem, prose, and art from ...
deceleration.news
September 3, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Our Summer 2026 Creative Review is live, celebrating "un mundo donde quepan muchos mundos" (a world in which many worlds fit). With contributions from @lizdegregorio.bsky.social, @janeherschlag.bsky.social, & many others.
deceleration.news/many-worlds-...
deceleration.news/many-worlds-...
an essay that made me remember that criticism can be as powerful as the art it reflects on. by @sarahmccarry.bsky.social:
reactormag.com/the-neverend...
reactormag.com/the-neverend...
The NeverEnding Story: Childhood Trauma and the Stories That Change Us - Reactor
An emotional touchstone for a generation of fantasy-loving kids...
reactormag.com
August 6, 2026 at 1:50 PM
an essay that made me remember that criticism can be as powerful as the art it reflects on. by @sarahmccarry.bsky.social:
reactormag.com/the-neverend...
reactormag.com/the-neverend...
Rest in power Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Last year when I was in the hospital I ordered your Aristotle and Dante, which I'd always wanted to read--that was one of the few pleasures there, to get things in the mail, books--and it brought me great joy to melt away into your writing, your storytelling.
August 5, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Rest in power Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Last year when I was in the hospital I ordered your Aristotle and Dante, which I'd always wanted to read--that was one of the few pleasures there, to get things in the mail, books--and it brought me great joy to melt away into your writing, your storytelling.
We're short #satx and #texas voices, so holding open this #callforsubmissions a bit longer. Send us your #degrowth #poetry :) Also your #art #music #photography #flashfic #flashcnf of the #pluriverse.
#Callforsubmissions extended thru 8/15! Send us #poetry, #flashfic, #flashcnf, #art, #music that imagines an alternative future or celebrates other ways of doing, being, & thinking--counterimaginaries to the official US 250--which flower even now amid the violence of the current moment.
#pluriverse
#pluriverse
August 3, 2026 at 3:09 PM
We're short #satx and #texas voices, so holding open this #callforsubmissions a bit longer. Send us your #degrowth #poetry :) Also your #art #music #photography #flashfic #flashcnf of the #pluriverse.
Doing this artist-poet thing on Sunday, and I'm a little nervous about it, but I raised my hand cuz it sounded fun and wholesome and possibly weird too
July 16, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Doing this artist-poet thing on Sunday, and I'm a little nervous about it, but I raised my hand cuz it sounded fun and wholesome and possibly weird too
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Our next creative review invites counterimaginaries to the official celebrations of this summer. How do we keep walking together toward "un mundo donde quepan muchos mundos"? Send us your response as #poetry, #art, #flashfic, #flashcnf or #music. To submit: [email protected] by Aug 2.
July 16, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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@Grist.org is hosting a virtual event, “Radical Possibility: How Climate Fiction Can Create Better Futures,” on Wed, June 10, at 11am US ET (15h UTC).
Radical Possibility: How Climate Fiction Can Create Better Futures · Zoom · Luma
In an era defined by democratic backsliding, climate crisis, disinformation, fear-mongering, and the normalization of cruelty, speculative climate fiction…
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May 31, 2026 at 4:11 PM
@Grist.org is hosting a virtual event, “Radical Possibility: How Climate Fiction Can Create Better Futures,” on Wed, June 10, at 11am US ET (15h UTC).
@shelleyettinger.bsky.social & i collaborated to bring you powerful work by @odiwelter.bsky.social, alena duckworth, alex lacayo, daniel bertetti, mark wittmer, maya perkins, mecca miles, avril shakira villar, steve wilson, isabella briseño, aliza haskal, aida zilelian, kamala platt, & ed johnson.
'Every Bombed Village'— Deceleration's Spring 2026 Creative Review
Writers and artists from San Antonio to Quezon City respond to James Baldwin's historic words about 'every bombed village' being our own hometowns.
deceleration.news/every-bombed...
#poetry #prose #visualart #resistance
Writers and artists from San Antonio to Quezon City respond to James Baldwin's historic words about 'every bombed village' being our own hometowns.
deceleration.news/every-bombed...
#poetry #prose #visualart #resistance
May 29, 2026 at 10:02 PM
@shelleyettinger.bsky.social & i collaborated to bring you powerful work by @odiwelter.bsky.social, alena duckworth, alex lacayo, daniel bertetti, mark wittmer, maya perkins, mecca miles, avril shakira villar, steve wilson, isabella briseño, aliza haskal, aida zilelian, kamala platt, & ed johnson.
my kids are f'in brilliant, both of them. my oldest has been thru fire these past few years, but he got thru and now is set to fly free, away from this stupid state. here is a paper plate assignment he did for english, on how his future is gonna be so much less cursed than hamlet's.
May 8, 2026 at 7:46 PM
my kids are f'in brilliant, both of them. my oldest has been thru fire these past few years, but he got thru and now is set to fly free, away from this stupid state. here is a paper plate assignment he did for english, on how his future is gonna be so much less cursed than hamlet's.
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This place could be beautiful, right? You could make this place beautiful.
May 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
This place could be beautiful, right? You could make this place beautiful.
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Our spring creative review is open for submissions! Seeking art across genres responding to the genocide, ecocide, & crimes against humanity recently inflicted by US bombs & military spending. Excited to have @shelleyettinger.bsky.social as guest editor.
#poetry #art #callforsubmissions #antiwar
#poetry #art #callforsubmissions #antiwar
May 4, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Our spring creative review is open for submissions! Seeking art across genres responding to the genocide, ecocide, & crimes against humanity recently inflicted by US bombs & military spending. Excited to have @shelleyettinger.bsky.social as guest editor.
#poetry #art #callforsubmissions #antiwar
#poetry #art #callforsubmissions #antiwar
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IT WAS CALLED THE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR AND THEY BROUGHT THE BOOKS TO THE SCHOOL AND SET IT UP LIKE A BOOKSTORE AND YOU COULD GET GOOSEBUMPS AND FEAR STREET BOOKS BUT ALSO MICHAEL JORDAN POSTERS AND NICKELODEON BOOKMARKS AND PENCILS THAT SMELLED LIKE CUPCAKES
May 1, 2026 at 1:25 AM
IT WAS CALLED THE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR AND THEY BROUGHT THE BOOKS TO THE SCHOOL AND SET IT UP LIKE A BOOKSTORE AND YOU COULD GET GOOSEBUMPS AND FEAR STREET BOOKS BUT ALSO MICHAEL JORDAN POSTERS AND NICKELODEON BOOKMARKS AND PENCILS THAT SMELLED LIKE CUPCAKES
i don't have any alternate history poems with cats at the center, but if i did, i would know where to send them
societyforritualarts.com/coreopsis/ro...
societyforritualarts.com/coreopsis/ro...
Roses & Wildflowers Autumn 2026 Submissions - Coreopsis Journal of Myth and Theatre
Le Chat Noir: Alternative Histories with Cats! Submissions are open for Roses & Wildflowers' Autumn 2026 issue.
societyforritualarts.com
April 26, 2026 at 12:05 AM
i don't have any alternate history poems with cats at the center, but if i did, i would know where to send them
societyforritualarts.com/coreopsis/ro...
societyforritualarts.com/coreopsis/ro...
Idk who this is but at first I thought this was an interesting poem called ‘No Subject”
The main thing in art and entertainment to keep your finger on the pulse of the fans and what they want, their feedback is so important.
April 24, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Idk who this is but at first I thought this was an interesting poem called ‘No Subject”
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Just go ahead and make a thing. Even though you have no idea what you're doing. That's the whole point of all of it
April 23, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Just go ahead and make a thing. Even though you have no idea what you're doing. That's the whole point of all of it
tomorrow night! reading from the bird church PLUS brand new never-before-spoken-aloud work with the amazing @anelflores.bsky.social at river alchemy of creative arts. part of write art out inc, organized by mandy lynn and @roostmtz.bsky.social <3 #nationalpoetrymonth
April 22, 2026 at 12:19 AM
tomorrow night! reading from the bird church PLUS brand new never-before-spoken-aloud work with the amazing @anelflores.bsky.social at river alchemy of creative arts. part of write art out inc, organized by mandy lynn and @roostmtz.bsky.social <3 #nationalpoetrymonth
URBAN-15's Mega Corazon, an online livestream of South Texas poetry, begins 2nite! I can legitimately say I'm always intimidated & humbled to be included w some truly brilliant folks. If you miss it today, Mega Corazon runs 24/7 the rest of April, National Poetry Month.
urban15.org/meet-the-poe...
urban15.org/meet-the-poe...
Meet the Poets: Mega Corazón 2026 | URBAN-15
From scholars to journalists, musicians to activists, URBAN-15 strives to present the best and brightest poetic voices for Mega Corazón every year. While many of these voices are returning from years ...
urban15.org
April 16, 2026 at 5:17 PM
URBAN-15's Mega Corazon, an online livestream of South Texas poetry, begins 2nite! I can legitimately say I'm always intimidated & humbled to be included w some truly brilliant folks. If you miss it today, Mega Corazon runs 24/7 the rest of April, National Poetry Month.
urban15.org/meet-the-poe...
urban15.org/meet-the-poe...
Report below estimates that the average household is spending $8.41 of their tax bill on the 2025 Iran bombing (with 2026 campaign yet to be tallied), $57.86 on aid to foreign militaries (genocide in Gaza), $79.19 on CBP and $39.91 on ICE.
www.ips-dc.org/2026-tax-day...
www.ips-dc.org/2026-tax-day...
Tax Day 2026: The Average Taxpayer Paid $4,049 for War and Weapons - Institute for Policy Studies
Tax Day 2026: The Average Taxpayer Paid $4,049 for War and Weapons
www.ips-dc.org
April 15, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Report below estimates that the average household is spending $8.41 of their tax bill on the 2025 Iran bombing (with 2026 campaign yet to be tallied), $57.86 on aid to foreign militaries (genocide in Gaza), $79.19 on CBP and $39.91 on ICE.
www.ips-dc.org/2026-tax-day...
www.ips-dc.org/2026-tax-day...
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UNENDING TORMENTS
![EXCERPTS FROM KAFKA'S DIARIES
281
JANUARY 20. The end of writing. When will it take me
up again?
JANUARY 29. Again tried to write, virtually useless.
JANUARY 30. The old incapacity. Interrupted my writing for barely ten days and already cast out. Once again prodigious efforts stand before me. You have to dive down, as it were, and sink more rapidly than that which sinks in advance of you.
FEBRUARY 7. Complete standstill. Unending torments.
MARCH 11. How time flies; another ten days and I have chieved nothing. It doesn't come off. A page now anc hen is successful, but I can't keep it up, the next day m powerless.
MARCH 13. [.] Lack of appetite, fear of getting ba te in the evening; but above all the thought that I wr](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:movn6xzezospl7lnkhy7nzpt/bafkreih4bdzfz6lfrhaujqisbgw3vri34ydsies7vpvvrmoyebxtmjuxae)
April 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM
UNENDING TORMENTS
never gets old
Viktor Orban to join Harvard Institute of Politics.
April 12, 2026 at 11:11 PM
never gets old