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Self, Soul, and Spirit
Self is the ego and ego is the devil Nice to meet you, my name is (my name). I have brown hair and brown eyes, I am from Brooklyn, my...
Bella Ve
Dec 12, 2024


August (Interlude)
Where have you gone, sweetest summer? It is August and that is the worst news I’ve ever heard. August, already? You’ve gotta be kidding...
Bella Ve
Aug 5, 2024


The People According to Hot Literati #1
We’re walking the streets of the Lower East Side trying to find willing participants to entertain us in our game.
HOT LITERATI
Jun 21, 2024

(re)Cognition Summer: Reconnecting with the Subway Car
Do me a favor. Next time you’re out running errands, existing in a liminal space, or in the coffee line, look around. Look with...
Bella Ve
Jun 13, 2024


Reading Books at Book Launch Parties: a Very New York Story
“New York is a small town,” my Uncle Lenny was constantly telling me growing up. New York is, obviously, the most populous city in the...
Bella Ve
Jun 7, 2024


On Loving / On Living
I bought a toe ring because it makes me feel sexy even when I’m wearing socks. I listen to Chappell Roan’s record on repeat (the fun...
Bella Ve
May 28, 2024

Launching Books and the Influencerfication of Art
Bella's reflections on an influencer event at a big 5 publisher.
Bella Ve
Apr 24, 2024




Peace, Love, Bird Club
I, Bella, have been wanting to go to Bird Club for a while now.
Bella Ve
Apr 9, 2024


I didn't meet the LOML @ Ludlow House
I, Bella, have been to Ludlow House a few times now so I know the drill -- ring the doorbell, tell the pretty girl at the front your name...
Bella Ve
Mar 21, 2024




Indie Sleaze Reprisal
A quick note from Hailo: I met two of the Hot Literati ‘24 writers at a show my mate put on for the debut of their EP. I was a little...
Bella Ve
Feb 11, 2024
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