I had the pleasure of meeting and reading the same night as Esme-Michelle Watkins at the Mixed Roots Film and Literary Festival. Since then, she’s had two beautifully written pieces published that deserve some attention. Check out these links:
“Xochimilco” – The Boston Review
“Woo-Kyung-Valerie” – Word Riot
Also, here’s the video her reading at the festival:
Congrats to her & wishes for continued success!
Mixed Reader 
Jamie, you honor me. Thank you so much for all the kind words!