writing

  • Creation Myth (M. Anne Avera)

    After the positive pregnancy test, I became something ancient—maternal with my nesting habits and my constant hunger. I watched the body I occupied grow and change, a ship of Theseus rended from flesh. Joy and anticipation replaced desire and pride. The horrible things pregnancy wrought on my body—hyperemesis, preeclampsia—were signs of something greater, a life…

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  • The Big Game Poetry Collection (Bethany James)

    The Big Game Poetry Collection is a literary movement addressing spirituality, survival, and emotional truth. It has evolved into an artistic ecosystem, blending literature with fashion and digital storytelling to foster discussions on grief and identity. The recent feature in BARBORA Editorial Magazine highlights its growth and community engagement.

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  • Author Interview w/ Eduardo J. Aleman

    The author enjoys traveling with family, seeking cultural experiences that inspire writing. Their recent book, “Hopping for Happiness,” presents a structured decision-making framework for pursuing happiness, influenced by personal experiences and professional insights. Despite challenges, they developed an app to complement the book. Late evenings are their most productive writing time, often accompanied by a…

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  • The Spectre of Death (Stephen Wise)

    I opened my mouth to counter that statement, but had no argument. What did I do with my life? I wasn’t invested in my job. I played games, watched videos, scrolled social media. My outside activities involved others prying me out of the house to participate—otherwise, I wouldn’t have made the effort. I had no…

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  • Author Interview w/ Nana Hoshiko

    Join us in the artistic and prosaic musings of graphic novelist Natalie Maroukis!

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  • Author Interview w/ Elizabeth Scozzari

    Stimulate your mind with author Elizabeth Scorrazi and her raw, unapologetic fictional flair.

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  • Whalebone (Delphi Spiderwood)

    I caught slivers of the words the doctor whispered to Whalebone. Miscarried. Unfortunate, but perhaps for the best given my condition. I thought about that for a long time. What was my condition? Was it of the mind or of the body? I couldn’t say.

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