Mud Season Review
Robin Lauzon Parker interviews
Shannon Reed
Our fiction editor, Robin Lauzon Parker, recently spoke with Shannon Reed, author of Issue #5’s The Buddhists. Here’s what she had to say about her process, her inspirations, and what she’s working on now.
Read more
Cynthia Close interviews
Ekaterina Vasilyeva
Our art editor, Cynthia Close, recently spoke with Ekaterina Vasilyeva, Issue #5’s featured artist. Here’s what she had to say about her journey into photography, her search for the magic in people and places, and the influence of her Russian culture and folklore on her work.
Read more
Erin Post interviews
Diandra Holmes
Our poetry co-editor, Erin Post, recently spoke with Diandra Holmes, Issue #5 featured poet. Here’s what she had to say about her process, her poetry, and writing from life experience.
Read more
Brett Sigurdson interviews
Shuly Cawood
Our nonfiction editor, Brett Sigurdson, recently spoke with Shuly Cawood, author of Issue #4’s “An Unexpected Light.” Here’s what she had to say about the piece’s inspiration, her writing process, and the inherent challenges in writing nonfiction…Read more
Robin Lauzon Parker interviews
Warren Read
Our fiction editor, Robin Lauzon Parker, recently spoke with Warren Read, author of Issue #4’s “Somewhere in That Space.” Here’s what he had to say about his process, his inspirations, and the quiet moments and truths he explores through his writing…Read more
Robin Lauzon Parker interviews
Edward Boyle
Our fiction editor, Robin Lauzon Parker, recently spoke with Edward Boyle, author of Issue #3’s Making Weight.” Here’s what he had to say about his writing, his inspirations, and the way he lets his characters find their ways in his stories.…Read more
Brett Sigurdson interviews Tim Kenny
Our nonfiction editor, Brett Sigurdson, recently spoke with Tim Kenny, author of Issue #3’s “A Month In a Far Country: Azerbaijan, November 2013.” Here’s what Tim had to say about his writing, his travels through often lands often overlooked, and the evolving nature of journalism…Read more
Cynthia Close interviews
Michal (Mitak) Mahgerefteh
Our art editor, Cynthia Close, recently spoke with Issue #3 featured artist Michal (Mitak) Mahgerefteh. Here’s what she had to say about her journey as an artist and her discovery of the possibilities in creating art with an iPad…Read more
Rebecca Starks and S. Rosemary Zimmerman interview
Terry Minchow-Proffitt
Our editor-in-chief, Rebecca Starks, and poetry editor, S. Rosemary Zimmerman, recently spoke with Issue #3 featured poet Terry Minchow-Proffitt. Here’s what he had to say about his poetry, his faith, and the connections between them…Read more
Our art editor, Cynthia Close, recently spoke with Linda Craddock, featured artist in Issue #2. Here’s what she had to say about her journey as an artist and the influence of landscape as metaphor. When did you first realize you were an artist? Lions jumped out at me from plywood-grained doors at age three. […]
Danielle Thierry interviews
R.A. Lev
Our managing editor, Danielle Thierry, recently spoke with R.A. Lev, author of Issue #2’s “The Swim Lesson.” Here’s what she had to say about her writing, inspirations, and what it’s like turning the lens onto her own life after more than a decade in journalism.
Read more
Rebecca Starks interviews
Artress Bethany White
Our editor-in-chief, Rebecca Starks, recently spoke with Issue #2 featured poet Artress Bethany White. Here’s what she had to say about her writing, her inspirations—and the art of approaching parenting with humor.
Read more
Robin Lauzon Parker interviews
Alan Kennedy
Our fiction editor, Robin Lauzon Parker, recently spoke with Alan Kennedy, author of Issue #2’s “Beanie’s Island.” Here’s what he had to say about the inspiration and meaning behind the story—and his overall approach to writing the stories that strike him. Read more
Cynthia Close interviews Sheri Wright
Our art editor, Cynthia Close, spoke with our inaugural featured artist, Sheri L. Wright, about her art and poetry. Here’s what she had to say about what she looks for in her artwork—and what keeps her creating. Read more
Brett Sigurdson interviews Craig Reinbold
Our nonfiction editor, Brett Sigurdson, spoke in-depth with Craig Reinbold about his essay, “Here in the Museum of Things Gone Terribly Wrong,” the writers and places that inspire him, and the role of the modern essay. Read more
Rebecca Starks interviews David Biespiel
Our editor-in-chief, Rebecca Starks, recently spoke with our inaugural featured poet, David Biespiel. Here’s what he had to say about his work, the process of writing poetry, and his creative inspirations. Read more
Robin Lauzon Parker interviews
Barbara Harroun
Our fiction editor, Robin Lauzon Parker, recently spoke with Barbara Harroun, author of the short story “Remnants” featured in our inaugural issue. Here’s what she had to say about her story, her writing process, and her literary inspiration. Read more
