A Conversation with Mal Grace
Poetry Co-Editor t.r. san talks to Issue no. 1 contributor Mal Grace about reclaiming femininity from oppression, writing as alchemy, and how we can lift each other up.
A Conversation with Ace Boggess
Editor-in-Chief Madeline Blair and Managing Editor Gillian Adkins talk to Issue no. 1 contributor Ace Boggess about poetry in prison and pandemic, self-care and self-growth, and what we try not to take for granted.
A Conversation with Tori Rego
Writer Jason Nimako talks to Issue no. 1 contributor Tori Rego about angels, writing habits, and moments of poetry.
A Conversation with David Raygoza
Prose Reader Yasmina Kacila talks to Issue no. 1 contributor David Raygoza about beauty and grief in poetic practice, meme truths, and what Sundays are for.
A Conversation with Colette Postaer
Deputy Editor Imani Warren talks to Issue no. 1 contributor Colette Postaer about nature as inspiration, the personal in poetry, and Chicago’s literary community.
A Conversation with Maëlle Keita
Prose Reader Yasmina Kacila talks to Issue no. 1 contributor Maëlle Keita about classical French poetry, existential Islamic theology, and vulnerability in writing.
A Conversation with Phoebe Nerem
Associate Editor Ridah Syed talks to Issue no. 1 contributor and staff member Phoebe Nerem about Victorian flower etiquette, rage in poetry, and asking, “why, God?”.
A Conversation with Zoë Davis
Editor Gillian Adkins talks to Issue no. 1 contributor Zoë Davis about perseverance, power, and defiance in creativity.
A Conversation with Rebecca Watson
Editor gray lindsey talks to Issue no. 1 contributor Rebecca Watson about rhythm, change, and gentleness.
A Conversation with Anna Nguyen
Assistant Editor Juan Madrigal talks to Issue no. 1 contributor Anna Nguyen about plant care, pet grief, and family tradition.
A Conversation with Gavin DuBois
Editor gray lindsey talks to Issue no. 1 contributor and Pushcart Prize nominee Gavin DuBois about process, evolution, and place in writing.
A Conversation with Jenny Whidden
Assistant Editor Juan Madrigal talks to Issue no. 1 contributor Jenny Whidden about truth in poetry, nature as inspiration, and writing through community.
A Conversation with Benjamin Niespodziany
Editor-in-Chief Madeline Blair talks to Issue no. 1 contributor Benjamin Niespodziany about patience, poetry practices, and the Chicago lit scene.