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October Writing Prompt: Literary Reflections

For each issue of Literary Mama, Literary Reflections shares a writing prompt, inviting our readers to respond. Our editors provide feedback on the responses we receive, and we post our favorites on the blog. This month’s writing prompt is inspired by Sara Dutilly’s essay, Daily Bread. ~~~~~ Recently, in my job at the public library, […]

Noelle Allison |  October 20, 2021 | Blog |  No comments

Now Reading—October 2021

A few months ago, I asked my 6-year-old son, who attends a Spanish immersion magnet school, a question. Looking directly into my eyes, he responded: “Mom, I’m going to answer you in Spanish. No.” Almost two years ago, I found myself following authors Myriam Gurba and David Bowles and journalist Robert Lovato, the originators of […]

Noelle Allison |  October 20, 2021 | Blog |  No comments

Where Are They Now? An Interview with LM Contributor Teri Rizvi

Welcome to our newest blog series: Where Are They Now? In this series, our editors interview past Literary Mama contributors to see what they’ve accomplished since publishing in LM and talk about their writing journeys. This week, Senior Editor Christina Consolino connected with Teri Rizvi, whose writing was published by Literary Mama in 2017. Teri’s collection of […]

Blog Editor |  September 24, 2021 | Blog |  No comments

Now Listening — September 2021

My mom listened to NPR constantly while I was growing up. Morning Edition packed my lunch and sent me out to wait for the bus. In the afternoons the brass fanfare of All Things Considered layered an uninvited counterpoint over my piano practice. And Terry Gross narrated every ride to soccer practice. As a kid […]

Noelle Allison |  September 17, 2021 | Blog |  One Comments

Join Us!

Literary Mama is an all-volunteer organization that brings mothers together through literature. We are currently seeking to fill two Senior Level positions with collegial, committed, and energetic women. Please note: These are volunteer positions. All work is conducted remotely, via internet. Strong communication skills are required. We are particularly interested in hearing from mamas from historically underrepresented […]

Amanda Jaros |  September 9, 2021 | Blog |  No comments

Where Are They Now? An Interview with LM Contributor Shawn Nocher

Welcome to our newest blog series: Where Are They Now? In this series, our editors interview past Literary Mama contributors to see what they’ve accomplished since publishing in LM and talk about their writing journeys. This week, Senior Editor Christina Consolino talked with LM Contributor Shawn Nocher. Shawn recently published her first novel, A Hand to Hold […]

Blog Editor |  August 30, 2021 | Blog |  No comments

Where Are They Now? An Interview with LM Contributor Arlaina Tibensky

Welcome to our newest blog series: Where Are They Now? In this series, our editors interview past Literary Mama contributors to see what they’ve accomplished since publishing in LM and talk about their writing journeys. This week, we interview Arlaina Tibensky. Arlaina has short fiction that has appeared in One Story, One Teen Story, Inkwell, The Madison […]

Blog Editor |  August 20, 2021 | Blog |  No comments

Calls for Submissions – August 2021

Welcome to our Calls for Submissions page. Here, we’ll feature new publication opportunities for all our Mama readers. Look for updated posts each month. If there is a ❤️ next to a call, that means the magazine or press is specifically looking for mother writers. We ❤️ all our Mamas! Literary Mama is always open […]

Blog Editor |  August 11, 2021 | Blog |  One Comments

Where Are They Now? An Interview with LM Contributor, Jacinda Townsend

Welcome to our newest blog series: Where Are They Now? In this series, our editors interview past Literary Mama contributors to see what they’ve accomplished since publishing in LM and talk about their writing journeys. This week, Publisher Amanda Fields talked to Literary Mama Contributor Jacinda Townsend. Jacinda is the author of Saint Monkey (Norton, 2014), which is set in […]

Blog Editor |  August 6, 2021 | Blog |  No comments

Now Reading—July 2021

Last weekend, I somehow found myself with a new book in one hand, a cup of coffee in the other, and a tantalizingly unscheduled afternoon. I’d had half-hearted intentions of catching up on all the details of family life that get sidelined during the workweek, but in that moment the yellow brick road of my […]

Noelle Allison |  July 30, 2021 | Blog |  No comments

Behind the Photograph: Profile of Jennifer Wannen, Fine Art Photographer

In this series, our editors interview Literary Mama photographic contributors. For the debut column, Photography Editor Stephanie Buesinger corresponded with photographer Jennifer Wannen over email to find out more about her creative process and journey to Literary Mama.

Stephanie Buesinger |  July 28, 2021 | Blog, Photography |  No comments

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