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Something Constructive Out of Chaos: Talking with Suzanne Koven

  • Colleen M. Farrell
  • June 1, 2021
Suzanne Koven discusses her new memoir, LETTER TO A YOUNG FEMALE PHYSICIAN.
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The Desire for a Pain-Free Existence: Talking with Karen Tucker

  • Aram Mrjoian
  • May 28, 2021
Karen Tucker discusses her debut novel, BEWILDERNESS.
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So That We May Move Forward: A Conversation with Marci Calabretta Cancio-Bello

  • Julie Marie Wade
  • November 13, 2020
Marci Calabretta Cancio-Bello discusses her debut poetry collection, HOUR OF THE OX.
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Everyone You Meet Is God in Drag

  • Robert Julius
  • April 14, 2020
If the art of drag has taught me one thing, it’s that I am not unique.
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The Mentor Series: Michael Torres and Richard Robbins

  • Michael Torres
  • March 20, 2020
Michael Torres interviews his mentor, Richard Robbins.
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Your Schooling Is Your Voice: Talking with Abi Daré

  • Donna Hemans
  • February 10, 2020
Abi Daré discusses her debut novel, THE GIRL WITH THE LOUDING VOICE.
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Ghosted

  • Claire Sicherman
  • October 8, 2019
You created me with your cruel silence.
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Poetry Is Wild: Talking with Ariel Francisco

  • Julie Marie Wade
  • August 26, 2019
Ariel Francisco discusses his forthcoming second collection, A SINKING SHIP IS STILL A SHIP.
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FUNNY WOMEN: Rejection Letters from an Overly Empathetic Editor

  • Jill Adams
  • August 22, 2019
Sorry for my obtuseness! I wish you the best of luck elsewhere!
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Growing the Courage: A Conversation with Frances Badalamenti

  • Chloe Caldwell
  • June 28, 2019
Frances Badalamenti discusses her debut novel, I DON'T BLAME YOU.
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The Mentor Series: Allie Rowbottom and Maggie Nelson

  • Allie Rowbottom
  • March 25, 2019
Debut author Allie Rowbottom interviews her mentor, Maggie Nelson.
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Five Rejection Letters for Privileged Men

  • Kim Bosch
  • April 23, 2018
"New mag, who dis?"
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