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Reviews/Interviews Editor Ann Beman interviews poet Tony Barnstone about Tokyo Burning, the music CD based on Tongue of War—Barnstone’s book of poems that perceives World War II in the Pacific from the worm’s-eye view. What incited you to write Tongue of War? The origin goes back seventeen years, to the night I was invited to sit down … Continue reading Tokyo Burning Interview with Tony Barnstone

Fred McGavran, whose "The Art of Bloodletting" is a highlight of Issue Three, writes to share some good news about recent publications: "Recycled Glass" appeared in January 2013 in Rougarou at http://english.louisiana.edu/rougarou/Content/f_McGavran.html. "Insight" was published in the first edition of The Fairhaven Literary Reviewand won $250 as best of the issue. The Fairhaven Literary Review is available in hard copy and as an … Continue reading Contributor News from Fred McGavran

Editor Justin Hamm talks to Justin Evans about his collection Hobble Creek Almanac, which traces the history of one small town in Utah from its Mormon settlement to Evans's own childhood. Read Hamm's review of Hobble Creek Almanac here. We appreciate your time, Justin. To begin with, I'm particularly interested in how you came realize you wanted to write this particular … Continue reading Interview with Hobble Creek Almanac Author Justin Evans

We're pleased to announce our nominations for the Best of the Net 2013. Congratulations to these contributors, and good luck in the judging process!         Fiction "The Last Ballad of Loretta Lynn" by Sean Conaway  "The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery" by Dan Mancilla  Nonfiction "Iowan Reverie" by Melissa Wiley  "A Southern Kaddish" by … Continue reading Congratulations to our 2013 Best of the Net Nominees

More and more I find myself drawn to poetry collections that hold together, collections in which the poems are individual entities, yes, but also building blocks in some larger monument. This is just the kind of book Justin Evans has written in Hobble Creek Almanac. Divided into three sections, the book centers around the history … Continue reading Justin Evans’s Hobble Creek Almanac — Review by editor Justin Hamm

Hey, everybody! Check out the latest installment of American Songbook, which contains brand new music from The Cousins Project (Steve Mayone and Kristina Stykos).  We think you'll agree the museum is lucky to be able to host work from such talented musicians.   And here's a little more about The Cousins Project: Steve Mayone and Kristina Stykos are second cousins… but they didn’t know … Continue reading Four From The Cousins Project in American Songbook

Editor Justin Hamm talks to  Jeff Pfaller about the exciting things Midwestern Gothic is doing for Midwestern literature, including the upcoming first release from MG Press. Thanks for taking the time to talk to us about your magazine, Jeff. Let me start by saying I'm a huge fan of the work you folks are publishing. … Continue reading Interview with Midwestern Gothic Editor Jeff Pfaller

Tokyo Burning, a CD of country/folk/blues poems based on Issue One contributor Tony Barnstone's book of poems, Tongue of War: From Pearl Harbor to Nagasaki, is now available for order. Check it out! 

Poets out there who are looking to improve and expand -- don't miss Poetry Editor Karrie Waarala's online poetry workshop through The Rooster Moans Poetry Cooperative. There are still openings for the next installment, focused on persona poetry, which begins in January!