Janine Avril, the founder of GirlSalon, “a forum for queer women/trans artists/performers,” is considering hosting monthly readings at the Perch Cafe and Bar in Park Slope.

From Janine:

[I]f you are a writer interested in reading please send me your name, contact info and what you type of stuff you write (poetry, prose, fiction, etc). Spread the word to people you know and have them touch base w/me.

She’d also like to hear from people who are interested in joining an informal writers group.

Email Janine at: janinesays @ hotmail dot com

You can find Maria on MySpace here and read her current call for essays on femme identity here. Pick up Queer Shorts, her new anthology, at MergePress.com.