Recent and Notable Publications

Hobart - 3 Poems - forthcoming Jan 2025

ONLY POEMS - 8 poems - forthcoming Feb 2025

Canadian Literature - "Before I loved my curls" - forthcoming 2025

Contemporary Verse 2 - "Medium" - forthcoming 2025

Pinhole Poetry - "Things I've Memorized Trying to Stay Alive"

Queen's Quarterly - "My father, a horse whisperer"

Falling Leaf Journal - "Because I Don't Have Spotify Premium"

Last Stanza Journal - "ISO: Revenge Poem"

The Wild Umbrella - 3 Poems + Interview

Anti-Heroin Chic - 3 Poems

Gyroscope Review - Love Leaves Leftovers

samfiftyfour - "is this poem about me?"

Talon Review - "Hopscotch" - NOMINATED FOR BEST OF NET

My name is Maria. I'm a poet, storyteller, tequila lover, and a big believer in the power of writing shit down.

I am the founder of Gather, a writing table dedicated to craft and community. I call Toronto, Canada home.

You can follow my work on Instagram @theguelphpoet.

I am represented by Carly Watters at P.S. Literary Agency.

All photos by David Casco Photography.