Lise Menn on “Next Year”

Lise Menn on “Next Year”

“Next Year” (Issue 2) is the story of Lise Menn and her husband as he crosses from life to death and she finds herself at a crossroads of her own. In this third-person narrative, Menn offers readers both narrative distance and an intimate portrait. In the following interview, Menn discusses influences, her creative process, and her motto. 

Gwendolyn Edward on “Mourning Palace Release”

Gwendolyn Edward on “Mourning Palace Release”

In “Mourning Palace Release” (Issue 5), Gwendolyn Edward narrates a chilling moment full of palpable danger. In the following interview, Edward explores her artistic expression, influences, and methods of beating creative blocks.

Brendan O’Meara on “The Sultans of Swing”

Brendan O’Meara on “The Sultans of Swing”

 “The Sultans of Swing” (Issue 5), writer Brendan O’Meara’s story of escape, is about baseball and an epic father-son road trip. In the following interview, O’Meara discusses inspiration, his happiest moment, and his confidence as a writer.