2020 has been a wild year and it's not even over yet! I know I was one of those people who went into 2020 full of excitement, my planner filled with shows I was going to be in or host, I mean I had plans on top of plans! But you know what they say - we make plans and God laughs. I enjoyed a good … [Read more...]
New Short Story Published: The H in Heartache is Silent by Diana Veiga
I'm very excited to share with you that my short story, The H in Heartache is Silent has been published in Barrelhouse Literary Magazine. The story is a part of a special issue called I've Got Love on My Mind: Black Womxn on Love and it features poetry, fiction, non-fiction and artwork by Black … [Read more...]
Sights on 2020
2019 has been a wild year! In the best and most unexpected ways. At some point last year, I looked myself in the mirror and said, "No more playing small!" And I meant that shit. At the top of 2019, I met with my therapist and told her my goal for the year was to get the name Diana Veiga out … [Read more...]
Black Girl Magic in Oakland
During the month of May I traveled to the Bay Area to visit friends. I hadn’t been to Northern Cali in 20 years and it was the same cold, rainy weather (how, whyyy it’s Mayyy) that I remembered. However, we were able to make our own sunshine and support several Black/women owned businesses that I … [Read more...]
Welcome to my Website!
Hello, world! Welcome to my website! Who am I? My name is Diana Veiga and I am a writer, storyteller, comedienne and just all around dope individual if I do say so myself and I do say so myself (word up Jay Z). My website features my freelance writing, performances (from the pulpit to the … [Read more...]