Awards and Honors

• ­Appointed Ambassador of the Word by the Museum of Words, Madrid, Spain, for coordinating the International Day of Words in Tucson, Arizona, as part of an international movement to use the written word to promote world peace 2017
• Wrote the resolution for Jonathan Rothschild, the City of Tucson Mayor, formally proclaiming November 23 the International Day of Words in Tucson, Arizona, joining other cities around the world on this global effort, 2017
• Featured reader at EDGE, a reading series of local & national writers/cross-genre artists, emphasizing diversity of narrative, identity and literary source in Tucson, Arizona, 2015.
• Astraea Foundation Honorary Mention in Poetry for the Poetry Collection: Dedication, 2007.
• Will Inman Award, 22nd Annual Statewide Poetry Contest, Tucson Poetry Festival: Poetry and Painting Finalist, 2005.

Published Fiction and Poetry

Mariel Masque published work under three different pen names: Mariel Masque, Maria Luisa Masque, and Maria de los Rios. While the other pen names reflect earlier work and different literary style, all current and future work appear under Mariel Masque.

• Masque, Mariel. “Genesis, Birth of a Poet, and Self Portrait,” 50 Over Fifty Poetry Anthology, edited by Ann Davenport, Quills Edge Press, 2018, (forthcoming signed contract).
• Masque, Mariel. “Birth of a Poet,” Short Story, Label Me Latina/o: International Journal of Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries Latino Literary Production, edited by Michele Shaul and Kathryn Quinn-Sánchez, Volume VII (Fall 2017).
• Masque, Mariel. “De La Luz Journey,” Older Queer Voices: The Intimacy of Survival, edited by Sandra Lambert and Sarah Einstein, Older Queer Voices Online Anthology, 2017.
• De los Rios, Maria. “The Bus,” Hot & Bothered 4: Short, Short Fiction on Lesbian Desire, edited by Karen X. Tulchinsky, Arsenal Pulp Press, Vancouver, Canada, 2003, pp. 29-31.
• De los Rios, Maria. “La Gaita,” Hot & Bothered 2: Short, Short Fiction on Lesbian Desire, edited by Karen X. Tulchinsky, Arsenal Pulp Press, Vancouver, Canada, 1999, pp. 181-184.
• De los Rios, Maria. “The Language of Pain,” Hot & Bothered: Short, Short Fiction on Lesbian Desire, edited by Karen X. Tulchinsky. Arsenal Pulp Press, Vancouver, Canada, 1998, pp. 30-32.
• De los Rios, Maria. “Coquibacoa,” Tongues of Fire: Caribbean Lesbians Lives and Stories, edited by Rosamund Elwin, the Women’s Press, Toronto, Canada, 1998, pp. 179-181.
• De los Rios, Maria. “Yellow Leaves,” New to North America: Writing by U.S. Immigrants, their Children and Grandchildren, edited by Abby Bogomolny, Burning Bush Publications, Santa Cruz, California, 1997, pp. 154-156.
• De los Rios, Maria, “The Language of Pain,” Conmocion: Identidad, edited by Tatiana de la Tierra, Miami, Florida, Issue 3, 1996, pp. 40-41.
• Masque, Maria Luisa. “El Jabillo (Spanish),” Conmocion: Activism, edited by Tatiana de La Tierra, Miami, Florida, Issue 1, 1995, p. 39.
• Masque, Maria Luisa. “Corundum,” Conmocion: Activism, edited by Tatiana de La Tierra, Miami, Florida, Issue 1, 1995, p. 21.
• Masque, Maria Luisa. “El Jabillo (Spanish),” Revista Mujeres Special Issue: African-American and Chicana/Latina Voices, edited by Elba Sanchez, University of California, Santa Cruz, California, 1993, Volume 10, pp. 100-102.
• Masque, Maria Luisa. “In My Dreams,” Revista Mujeres Special Issue: African-American and Chicana/Latina Voices, edited by Elba Sanchez, University of California, Santa Cruz, California, 1993, Volume 10, p.103.

Creative Writing Readings

• Mujeres, Mujeres, Mujeres, Raices Taller Workshop and Art Gallery – Reading with Mujeres Que Escriben, July 6, 2024.
• Chubasco, Raices Taller Workshop and Art Gallery – Reading with Mujeres Que Escriben, September 1, 2018.
• Mujeres Sin Fronteras, Raices Taller Workshop and Art Gallery – Invited Reader, May 26, 2018.­
• Día De Los Muertos Reading as Part of the International Day of Words celebration, Raices Taller Workshop and Art Gallery – Reading with Mujeres Que Escriben, November 18, 2017, Tucson, Arizona
• Edge 81 featured reader, a program sponsored by the University of Arizona Poetry Center. Edge is a lit & performance series of local and national writers and cross-genre artists, emphasizing diversity of narrative, identity and literary source.  November 18, 2015, Tucson, Arizona
• Institute of Hispanic/Latino Cultures, La Casita, University of Florida, as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, September 29, 2015, Gainesville, Florida
• International Women’s Day Fiction Reading, El Fortín de las Flores, South Tucson, Arizona, 2015 – Reading with Mujeres Que Escriben Writers Group.
• University of Arizona Private Collections Library, Tucson, Arizona 2003 – Reading with Mujeres Que Escriben.
• Resistance on the Border: Globalization, Militarization, Immigration 3^rd Annual Activist Collaboration Symposium, Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona, December 2002- Featured Poet with Jessica Jaramillo. Poetry reading as a part of the Performing the Border: Film, Poetry, and Arts Installation opening reception.
• The 17^th National Hispanic Women Conference, Phoenix, Arizona, September 19, 2002- Poetry reading with Mujeres Que Escriben as a component of the Latina Authors Panel: The Power & Art of Latina Literature.
• National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies Annual Conference, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, April 2001 – Reader (poetry and fiction) at the “Borrando Fronteras/Erasing Borders: Gay and Lesbian Creative Writers Interpreting the Erotic,” sponsored by the University of Arizona Mexican American Studies and Research Center.
• REFORMA National Conference- Affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA) Conference, Tucson, Arizona, August 2000 – Reader (poetry and fiction) at the “Palabrotas Jotas: Readings by Latino/Latina Gay and Lesbian.”
• KXCI Independent Radio, Tucson, Arizona, October 2000 – Reader (poetry and fiction) for the radio program “Words.”
• National American Library Association (ALA) Conference, New Orleans, 1998– Selected author by the National American Library Association Feminist Task Force from the anthology New to North America: Writings by U.S. Immigrants, their Children and Grandchildren, edited by Abby Bogomonly.
• Hot, Hot, Hot, and Safe, Reading (Fiction) Eros in the Times of AIDS, New Orleans, 1998– Reading at Rings of Desire, the French Quarters, New Orleans, 1998.
• Las Mil Y Una Noche, Reading (Fiction & Poetry) Wild Iris Book Store, Gainesville, Florida, 1998 – Reading with Tatiana de la Tierra, Wild Iris Book Store, Gainesville, Florida, 1998.
• Gods & Goddesses of the Caribbean: An Interactive Media Art Exhibit (Art, Poetry and Music), The University of Florida Institute of Latina/Latino Cultures, April 24, 1995 – Poetry reading with drumming, Gainesville, Florida, 1998.
• International Women’s Day Poetry Reading, Our Place Café, Gainesville, Florida, 1996 – Reading with other local poets, Gainesville, Florida, 1996.

Technical Writing Public Domain Documents

• ­Nogales: Arizona’s Premier Border, City of Nogales General Plan, Nogales, Arizona (2020)
• Fountain Hills Thrives: Town of Fountain Hills General Plan, Fountain Hills, Arizona (2020)
• Where the Trail Begins: Town of Clifton General Plan, Clifton, Arizona (2020)
• University of Arizona (UA) Tech Park at The Bridges Development Guidelines, Tucson, Arizona (2018)
• Envision Safford: City of Safford General Plan, Safford, Arizona (2016)
• Gila River Indian Community Wild Horse Pass Development Authority Design Guidelines, Chandler, Arizona (2016)
• UA Tech Park at Rita Road Development Guidelines Update, Tucson, Arizona (2015)
• City of Tucson Streetcar Land Use and Implementation Plan, Tucson, Arizona (2015)
• Pima Prospers: Pima County Comprehensive Plan, Pima County, Arizona (2015)
• Town of Sahuarita General Plan, Sahuarita, Arizona (2015)
• Pascua Yaqui Tribe Statewide Land Study, Pascua Yaqui Pueblo, Arizona (2014)
• Keyenta Township Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance, Navajo Nation, Arizona (2013)
• City of Nogales General Plan, Nogales, Arizona (2012)
• City of El Mirage General Plan, El Mirage, Arizona (2011)
• University of Arizona Solar Zone Master Plan, Tucson, Arizona (2010)
• University of Arizona Tech Park at Rita Road Master Plan Update (2008)
• Pascua Yaqui Plan Zoning Code, Pascua Yaqui Pueblo, Arizona (2006)
• Pascua Yaqui Tribe Development Guidelines, Pascua Yaqui Pueblo, Arizona (2005)
• Pascua Yaqui Tribe Master Plan, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Arizona (2004)
• City of Douglas Mixed-use/Infill Development Overlay Zone, Douglas, Arizona (2003)
• City of Douglas Housing Study, Douglas, Arizona (2002)
• City of Douglas General Plan, Douglas, Arizona (2002)
• Northwest Marana Area Plan, Marana, Arizona (2001)
• City of Sierra Vista Master Plan, Sierra Vista, Arizona (2001)

Pro Bono Grant Writing and Other Writing Work­­

• City of Tucson Downtown Housing Department Choice Neighborhood Grant Application for Oracle Revitalization Area (2018)
• City of Tucson Downtown Housing Department Choice Neighborhood Grant Application for Oracle Revitalization Area (2017)
• Science Exploration and Research Center Feasibility Study for the City of Bisbee, Arizona (2017)
• City of Tucson Downtown Housing Department Choice Neighborhood Grant Application for Oracle Revitalization Area (2016)
• Plan4Health Grant Application for Flowing Wells, Pima County, Arizona (2014)
• Hia-Ced O’odham Nation Home District Establishment and Home Development Action Plan (2013)
• El Mirage Oral History Project as part of the El Mirage General Plan, El Mirage, Arizona (20
• Historic Barrio Anita Neighborhood Plan, Tucson, Arizona (2003)
• Pasqua Yaqui Tribe Proposal and RFP Writing Assistance (numerous projects 2000-2015)
• Saginaw Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, Bisbee, Arizona (2005)
• Dr. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership (1998)
• Girl Power Grant for the Wilhelmina Johnson Resource Center, Cultural Arts Coalition (1998)

Planning Awards for Policy Writing

• ­­Envision Safford: City of Safford General Plan American Planning Association Arizona Chapter 2017 Best General Plan
• Envision Safford: City of Safford General Plan American Planning Association Arizona Chapter 2016 Best Public Participation
• Pima Prospers: Pima County Comprehensive Plan American Planning Association Arizona Chapter 2015 Best Comprehensive Plan
• Tucson Streetcar Design Charrette American Planning Association Arizona Chapter 2014 Best Public Participation
• Kayenta Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance, Navajo Nation, American Planning Association Arizona Chapter 2014 Best Zoning Ordinance Award
• City of El Mirage General Plan Valley Forward 2010 Environmental Excellence Merit Award
• The University of Arizona Solar Zone Conceptual Plan 2010 Making Arizona Competitive for the 21st Century Honorary Mention Award
• City of El Mirage General Plan American Planning Association Arizona Chapter 2009 Public Participation Award
• Outstanding Contribution to the University of Arizona Tech Park Award, 2005
• City of Lake Wales Redevelopment Plan, 1987
• City of Lake Wales Parking Study, 1987