Belinda Subraman is a hospice
nurse living in El Paso, Texas. She has an extensive background
in writing and publishing.
While living in Germany in the 1980s Belinda began Gypsy Literary
Magazine and Sanctuary Tape Series where she published writings
and vocal performances of poets from many countries. Sanctuary
ran about 6 years and Gypsy for 10 years before its resurrection
in 2004. She also published many books under the VERGIN PRESS
imprint including VOCES FRONTERIZAS, writings based on
life on the U.S./Mexican border sponsored by the El Paso Public
Library as well as THE GULF WAR: MANY PERSPECTIVES, EARTH TONES,
IMAGES OF JIM MORRISON and HENRY MILLER AND MY BIG SUR DAYS.
Belinda's own writing has grown to span a vast array of subjects,
styles and publications. She has traveled in over 20 countries,
lived in Europe for 6 years and was part of an East Indian family
for 22 years. These cross-cultural experiences often inform
her work as well as her experiences as a Registered Nurse. These
days her poetry, stories, and art can be found in hundreds of
journals, reviews, anthologies, books and chapbooks. Since 1994
her archives are housed at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque,
in the Center for Southwest Research.
Belinda balances her life as a writer and RN by painting, sculpting,
meditating and political activism. She was a Texas delegate
to the First National Green Party Convention in 2000, on the
Green State Executive Committee from 2001-2003 and the El Paso
County Green Party Co-chair from 2000-2004. Currently she is
politically independent and only works with peace groups. In
short, she loves to create with her hands and her mind.
Belinda says she's the happiest she's ever been. She likes to
say that the richness and depth we grow into is a great compensation
for growing older.
2500 Morehead #6
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 566-1858
Belinda's website is: http://belindasubraman.com
Email: gypsysubmissions@yahoo.com
