Upcoming Events!
Aliens Attack! Book Launch
Join Monica in conversation with Dave Housley for his book launch of Aliens Attack!, out in April 2026! There will be a brief presentation on UFOs, some readings, and the acapella group Shades of Blue! This is a do not miss event!
About Aliens Attack!: Told through the men and women—and aliens—who experienced it firsthand, Dave Housley's sci-fi novel ALIENS ATTACK! presses us with the big question: what would you do at the end of the world? Intertwining the depth of sonder with the honesty of reality, Housley brings us the truth of what an alien invasion would look like in each of our lives. From a woman who realizes the man she’s about to marry has a dark secret to a priest addicted to oxycontin holed up with a choir he despises, ALIENS ATTACK! is pockmarked with wry humor, pop culture references, and authenticity. Housley holds the mirror up for us and tells us to behold what we cannot run away from—ourselves.
DATE: March 25, 2026
LOCATION: Websters Bookstore Cafe
133 E Beaver Ave
State College, PA 16801
TIME: 6-7PM
Barrelhouse Conversations & Connections Conference
Join Monica and the entire Barrelhouse crew at American University on April 18th for the Conversations & Connections Conference! This conference is focused on matching writers with practical writing advice, while also supporting independent presses and magazines. With your registration you’ll get: the full day conference, including three sessions of panel discussions and craft workshops, your choice of 1 of the 4 featured books, more literary stuff from partner presses, and 1 ticket to speed dating with editors (a 10 minute, and a 1-on-1 meeting with a literary magazine or small press editor).
Monica will be speed dating and moderating with Zach Powers a Barrelhouse first: Writer Wrestlying Live! featuring Sam Ashworth and Hannah Grieco. You don't want to miss this!
DATE: Saturday, April 18, 2026
LOCATION: American University, Washington, D.C.
(register for exact address & building)
TIME: 9AM-4PM
Monica's Performance Skills
Coaching
Write About Now Stage
Performance Artist
Monica's favorite part of performance when she isn't doing it herself is coaching other writers to get on stage and share their art. Whether in classrooms or at Creative Writing Camp, Monica can coach the stage fright out of anyone (well, almost anyone).
Photo credit: Monica Prince
Performance Artist
Write About Now Stage
Performance Artist
Monica always performs in high heels. She adopted this rule of performance when she was eighteen, and hasn't looked back. She is available for readings, choreopoem tastings, and open mic hosting.
Photo Credit: Jennifer Garza Photography
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Write About Now Stage
Write About Now Stage
Write About Now Stage
Since discovering Write About Now, one of Houston's many slam poetry communities, you can find Monica on this stage at least once a year, primarily during the summer while she teaches in the Creative Writing Camp. This stage is full of welcoming and loving people, and anyone looks good under the lights at Avant Garden.
Photo Credit: Christopher Diaz Photography
Conversations & Connections!
Join Monica at Barrelhouse's Conversations & Connections Conference April 18th at American University in D.C.! Meet editors, fellow writers, and witness the first Writer Fight, moderated by Monica and Zach Powers!