OCTOBER 2013 | BOROMAG.COM | 33 coming to share their own words or some of their favorites, ranging from truly moving to downright hilarious. How would you describe the community of writers in Western Queens? Real! They’re friendly, they’re gritty, they’re brave, they’re beautiful. They are so fantastically diverse in every way and I’m constantly floored by the people I meet and the performers I see, which is why I feel so strongly about doing all I can to help keep the community alive and kickin’ in a positive way. We’re all out there - we just have to connect! On a personal level, what about the neighborhood inspires your writing? Queens is in my blood - I was born and raised in Astoria/LIC and everywhere I look is a precious memory or a new adventure waiting to unfold. I also just love that Queens has the ever-inspiring mix of urban settings and natural spaces - individual worlds to explore in each neighborhood. Do you have any favorite local ‘spots’ to write? I’m constantly scribbling something, somewhere - in pen in notebooks, sharpie on walls, chalk on sidewalk, and even poem stickers stuck around the city. But if I had to pick - sitting on rocks on the shore of the East River in Socrates Sculpture Park, looking out onto moving water, buildings, and sky. For more info or to RSVP to queenscouncilarts.org or audreydimola.com.
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