Name: I Scream Social: Julieanne Larick, Jess Peng, & Manika Ajmani
Start: 2026-10-23T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-23T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Alienated Majesty Books

Details

I Scream Social is a monthly feminist reading series & ice cream party at Alienated Majesty Books. Hosted by Annar Veröld & Claire Bowman!
About this Event

October I Scream Social welcomes a fabulous fiction-filled, festive night! This month, we’re celebrating with “creatch” stories by writers Julieanne Larick, Jess Peng, and Manika Ajmani! Halloween costumes and spoOoOky open mic pieces are encouraged!

Presented by Host Publications, I Scream Social is a monthly feminist reading series and ice cream party that takes place at Alienated Majesty Books. We aim to celebrate and empower historically marginalized writers and share incredible literature and diverse perspectives to an Austin-area audience. Free & open to all!

***********************Reader Bios************************

Julieanne Larick is a poet from Cleveland, Ohio. Currently an MFA candidate at The New Writers Project in Austin, she serves as chapbook editor for GASHER Press. Her work has been recognized by trampset, The Indiana Review, SmokeLong Quarterly, and more.

Jess Peng is a Chinese American writer from Massachusetts. Her fiction is interested in myth and family, suburbia, and animals with opinions. She is a 3rd year MFA candidate with UT’s New Writer’s Project. She can be found watching trashy reality TV or petting other people’s cats.

Manika Ajmani (bio forthcoming)

***********************Open mic ************************

Open mic details: sign ups for the open mic begin at 6:45pm.

The open mic is reserved for writers from historically marginalized communities.

Because slots are limited and we want to make room for everyone, we ask that you wait until 7:10 to sign up if you joined us for the open mic the previous month.

***********************Notes ************************

✦ This project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music, & Entertainment.

✦ Health and safety note: masks are encouraged and will be provided for this month's I Scream Social

✦ is an award-winning, women-led independent publisher located in Austin, Texas. Devoted to our mission to elevate historically marginalized writers, Host Publications publishes radical poetry and fiction by emerging LGBTQ+, BIPOC, intersectional feminist, and immigrant voices.

✦ a 501(c)(3) literary arts organization. We curate free programming for all, but if you're ever inspired to donate to support our mission, head over to our Givebutter <3

Agenda

🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:20 PM
Open mic sign-ups & ice cream scoops
🕑: 07:20 PM - 08:00 PM
Featured Readers
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:15 PM
Intermission
🕑: 08:15 PM - 08:40 PM
Open Mic
🕑: 08:40 PM - 09:00 PM
Final scoops and book shopping