Featured Artist: Melissa MeierDrawing upon Carnival and Native American skin-walkers, Swiss Brazilian artist Melissa Meier uses natural materials like leaves, stones, eggshells, rice, and pinecones to create breathtaking kinetic sculptures. Her warrior women exemplify strength, beauty, and harmony with the elements... bridging the divide between humanity and nature. Read C.T. Lisa's full interview here.
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L.A. Hawbaker | InterviewMolly Yingling—the managing editor of Porter House Review--discusses what it’s like on the editorial side of publishing, including her thoughts on reading fees, rejections, cover letters, and hosting literary events in the "Mermaid Capital of Texas." Read the full interview here.
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Lauren Ramsey | Graphic StoryA driver pulls in for a late night snack at a 24-hour truck stop diner. He lights a cigarette. He orders coffee. He surveys the diners and dinner options. "Short menu tonight," he says.
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Siera Carpenter | Poetrythis morning i rolled out of bed and by rolled i mean woke up from a succession of intense dreams i couldn't remember if i tried then grudgingly turned on a dim light...
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Mary Zheng | NonfictionI'm a social worker in an emergency department. My job is easy. After people are admitted, I gather their story, and then I ask questions to verify their address, phone number...
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Tyler Odeneal | FictionI miss you. The video plays over and over on MTV and BET and even the news and Momma keeps crying because Aaliyah died on her birthday. I was partying and then the DJ…
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