miCRo: “Before the Fiat” by Sophia Stid
This poem meditates on—and elevates—the word No in ways I haven’t seen before. I think, of course, of the issue of consent in intimate relationships, and the power that No needs to have in that context
Cincinnati Review
Submissions Open September 1
It’s that wonderful time of year again! The Cincinnati Review will open our Submission Manager for all submissions on Sunday
Pas de Deux: Weiss & Pearson
Yesterday, we featured the first part of our pas de deux between authors Joanna Pearson and Jillian Weiss, whose story and essay have eerily similar content, with both references to the devil and to kids in care of the state/foster system.
Pas de Deux: Pearson & Weiss
When we realized we’d be publishing both Joanna Pearson’s story “The Films of Roman Polanski” and Jillian Weiss’s essay “Invisible Man Asshole,” we knew we wanted the two pieces in conversation together
Why We Like It: “A Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry, 11th c.” by Jacques J. Rancourt
Jacques J. Rancourt’s fabulous poem “A Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry, 11th c.” moves beyond simple description, employing the tools of the best ekphrastic work…
Why We Like It: “Confetti” by Marilyn Abildskov
Instead of focusing on how, Marilyn Abildskov’s essay “Confetti” delves into that which often goes unnamed in workshops: What do we write about?
Why Should This Be Beautiful
In Issue 16.1, our literary nonfiction offerings include Emily Block’s essay “Fog Studies,” which meditatively explores many different aspects and meanings of “fog.”
