Welcome to Craft Talks. In this bi-monthly post, we’ll have a mini-interview with our own editors about craft, what they look for in submissions, and all things writing. Today, I talked with Colleen Kearney Rich, Fiction Editor. She told me about her recent publication, Linda Hogan, and the delight of surprise in submissions. 1. Tell […]
Each page of my crisp, new reading log contains space for thoughts about the books I plan to read this year, along with room to jot down noteworthy quotes and award ratings for plot, characters, and overall enjoyability. Strangely, this will be my first time keeping such a journal. As a devoted, enthusiastic reader, one […]
Welcome to Craft Talks. In this bi-monthly post, we’ll have a mini-interview with our own editors about craft, what they look for in submissions, and all things writing. Today, I talked with Autumn Purdy, Reviews Editor. She told me about her current writing project, the cadence of E.E. Cummings, and how to open minds to […]
During the month of January, editor-in-chief Amanda Jaros will offer free editorial feedback on up to 1,000 words of writing to people who donate $25 or more to nonprofit organizations in the literary arts that support people traditionally underrepresented or marginalized.
Welcome to Craft Talks. In this bi-monthly post, we’ll have a mini-interview with our own editors about craft, what they look for in submissions, and all things writing. Today, I talked with Kristen Mulrooney, Creative Nonfiction and Fiction Editorial Assistant. She told me about Mary Oliver and the delight of reading unexpected submissions. ~ 1. […]
As a child, if I was disappointed about something, my mom would encourage me to look at the bright side. She would then proceed to take me on a cheery, verbal trip to said bright side, explaining and enumerating its advantages. With all the suffering that exists, excavating the advantages of this time can be […]
Today, I talked with Kimberly Lee, Literary Reflections Editorial Assistant. She told me about her path from law to Literary Mama, taking time to pause, and the importance of voice in telling our stories.
Literary Mama is proud to announce these five short stories for Best Small Fictions! Congrats! “One Slow-Motion Moment” by Hannah Grieco ~ “Test Results” by Amy Lyons ~ “Marbles, Lost” by Briana Maley ~ “To Wish and Wish and Wish Properly” by Katie Venit ~ “Guilt Free” by Sarah Mesa Wright
Literary Mama is thrilled to announce these Pushcart nominations! Congrats to all! “Dragonfly Daughter” by Trish Hopkinson – Poetry – May 2020 ~ “The Fall” by Morrow Dowdle – Poetry – March 2020 ~ “Guilt Free” by Sara Mesa Wright – Fiction – July/August 2020 ~ “Coffee Shop” by Lisa Williamson Rosenberg – Fiction – […]
Welcome to our new Literary Mama blog series: Craft Talks. In this bi-monthly post, we’ll have a mini-interview with our own editors about craft, what they look for in submissions, and all things writing. Today, I talked with Stephanie Buesinger, Blog and Photo Editor at Literary Mama. She told me about her journey to Literary […]
Congratulations to these Literary Mama Staff members!