what we’re reading – aug 22, 2019
not a book, but a poem. the incredible Lynn Emmanuel first had this poem appear in Poetry magazine in May 1983. it is still as heartbreaking and painful and beautiful today as it was those many years ago. “Frying Trout While Drunk” is not just about the trout her mother, and now the poet, prepares. […]
radio silence
we recently enjoyed some amazing gumbo. it refreshed our spirits and filled our bellies as we are toiling. we have been working diligently to put together our first anthology. so we have been quiet. please accept our apologies and keep checking in on us from time to time.
what we’re feeling
this has been a difficult week. the terror attacks in El Paso and Ohio have left us in tears. poetry has always been a source of comfort and healing throughout history. take a moment this week to mourn. then write. write about healing. write about anger. write about love. write about hatred. write about everything […]
deadlines
submissions are closed for our upcoming anthology “Heat the Grease, We’re Frying Up Some Poetry.” our inaugural anthology has been exciting this far. but now the next phase begins. the final round of letters will be going out. public announcements are forthcoming. and our editors are putting it all together. we can’t wait to get […]
