My mother has also been diagnosed with cancer. I wonder if she can put it in a box and send it to me, package it in a large Priority Mail box with my sister’s. I can hide them here with the other boxes they’ve sent here. Winner of The Letter Review Prize for Nonfiction Eulogies … Read more
My dad uttered the term “dignity” for the first time when I was sixteen. Its connotations and contradictions were boundless. Dignity was an inherent possession of all beings. Dignity was a state of mind. But dignity was dependent on action. Winner of The Letter Review Prize for Short Fiction The Hollows of Maine Dignity made … Read more
The stranger curled up in her bed was particularly out of place. He was a spaceman, completely in uniform. His white thermal suit was covered in patches of dirt. The dark visor didn’t allow the slightest glimpse of the spaceman’s face. There were all sorts of buttons and straps along the suit, and it looked … Read more
The AI worked quickly. The edges of her body blurred and shifted, then reappeared. She was still slouched, still crumpled, but now it was on a beach at sunset. Her hair rippled faintly in a breeze she couldn’t feel, and the sunlight fell across her skin, soft and golden, catching strands of hair like it … Read more
Winner of The Letter Review Prize for Poetry End of the line I’m not allowed to write about Disconnection’Cos I’m all grown up now and my life is of my own making.At my age I should have it all figured out.But this is not what I thought life would feel like. I’m not there yet … Read more
Our thanks to Frank for taking the time to share with us these valuable glimpses into process. Would you please tell us a little about your writing process? I am fortunate that I have a longstanding community that has helped me find my voice as a writer. Fifteen years ago I was trained by the … Read more
What are the most important steps an amateur writer can take? Join a group of beta readers. It’s also useful to work with a good developmental editor at the earliest possible time in your process to make sure you’re on the right track. Which books is it most important for an aspiring writer to read? … Read more
Our sincere thanks to Danarii for taking part in our interview series, and sharing valuable insights into her writing process. How do you believe a writer improves? Practice your writing as much and as often as possible. You should also listen to and be able to accept both positive and negative feedback. This is not … Read more
He was right about Oliver. He was starting to settle, and his cries were infrequent now. I stepped forward cautiously on my tiger path. “What’s your name? Where did you come from?” “Ahh so sorry, I almost forgot my introduction. This may help.” He pointed to a silver name plate on his chest labeled with … Read more
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