In a roomful of weary judges and noisily mumbling competitors at the MTV spoken word competition this spring, Gomez managed to shut them all up and make them pay attention. She didn't place, but she made an impression, and shortly thereafter, at the SXSW spoken word showcase, Gomez distinguished herself again, this time in a sea of poets from across the country. A self-described "street journalist," Gomez makes the most ordinary of experiences - waking up, riding a bus - surge with electricity and magic.
