Today Loretta welcomes Gabrielle Myers** (aka Gabi) is a distinguished writer, professor, and chef whose career spans the literary, culinary, and academic realms. Her memoir, *Hive-Mind* (2015), explores love, awakening, and tragic loss on an organic farm, offering a deeply personal narrative intertwined with sustainable living insights.

Gabrielle has published several poetry collections, including *Too Many Seeds* (2021) and *Break Self: Feed* (2024), both through Finishing Line Press. Her poetry delves into themes of food, nourishment, relationships, and the natural world, with a keen focus on ecological and personal growth. Her forthcoming collection, *Points in the Network*, promises to further showcase her literary prowess.

With over 14 years of experience as a cook and chef in top San Francisco Bay Area restaurants, Gabrielle’s culinary skills deeply inform her writing. Her YouTube channel features cooking techniques, recipes, and seasonal culinary tips, emphasizing gluten and dairy-free dishes.

Gabrielle’s poetry manuscripts have been finalists for the Catamaran West Coast Poetry Prize and the 42 Mile Press Poetry Award. She is seeking publishers for her manuscripts *Go Forth: Lose Yourself into Life* and *La Ruta es Clara*, as well as a seasonal grilling cookbook.

For more on Gabrielle Myers’ work, including links to her memoir, poetry books, essays, interviews, YouTube cooking channel, and seasonal recipe blog, visit [www.gabriellemyers.com]