In The Field: Conversations With Our Contributors—Jean McDonough
Your nonfiction piece, “Vanishing Point,” expertly braids painting and Cubism techniques, specifically Picasso’s Guernica, with a turbulent childhood, layered within the reality and metaphor of driving. What was the spark that made you blend these together? How did...
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In The Field: Conversations With Our Contributors—Nadia Born
I love the unique setup of “The Swimming Lesson,” as this story follows two characters’ internal monologues within the same moment of time. What inspired this story’s creation, particularly in this style? I actually wrote “The Student” section first, but it felt like...
In The Field: Conversations With Our Contributors—Hwang Yuwon
Your poem, “Dark and Clear Sleep" (translated by Jake Levine) takes the reader through a restless night. When I was reading it, I felt like I was right next to the speaker at the open window. What was your process in creating this poem? Where did you find your...
In The Field: Conversations With Our Contributors—Maureen Aitken
Your flash fiction piece, "Mushrooms," deals with a transformational event that resonates with the narrator dealing with loss later in life. What was the inspiration behind this piece? Two people close to me endured long illnesses before passing. Hospice nurses...
In The Field: Conversations With Our Contributors—Jake Levine
The poems by Sin Yong-Mok are full of vibrant imagery. As you’re translating, how do you find the flow of a poem, especially in such a long one like “Lazy Corpse?” This is such a good poem. There are some narrative devices, like flashbacks, and cut scenes. The poem is...
In The Field: Conversations With Our Contributors—Shannon Scott
We get an unexpected supernatural twist in “The Snow Maiden.” Can you talk about how you utilize the supernatural within your writing? When I write a story where something supernatural happens it doesn’t feel supernatural, it just feels like what is supposed to happen...
In The Field: Conversations With Our Contributors—J. Jacqueline McLean
This week, we spoke with J. Jacqueline McLean about her father, her inspiration and motivation for writing, and pushing towards your dreams. Your nonfiction piece, "Voting Day," tells the story of your father's voting journey while facing racism in this country. What...
In the Field: Conversations with our Contributors—A. Muia
This week, we talk with A. Muia about her piece, "Dolores-Born-Without-Ears," place-based writing, and the inspiration behind her novel. Your piece, "Dolores-Born-Without-Ears," is set in 1883 and tells the story of Dolores, who is married to Don Transito and taken to...
In The Field: Conversations With Our Contributors—Joseph Holt
This week, we spoke with Jospeh Holt on finding inspiration in small moments, place and setting in writing, and his upcoming works. Your flash nonfiction piece, "People in Cars Outside the Coin Laundry," talks about the daily interactions (or lack of interactions) at...
In the Field: Conversations with our Contributors—Interview with Jose Hernandez Diaz
Your poem, "Ni de aquí, ni de allá: ni de la pinche luna," speaks to cultural rejection, this difficult place of trying to find yourself while being caught between two cultures. What was the inspiration behind this poem? How did it come to be? The inspiration is...
This Far North by Jason Tandon, Reviewed by Robyn Earhart
This Far North Jason Tandon Black Lawrence Press 2023 ISBN: 978-1-62557-048-2 83 pages In Jason Tandon’s fifth collection of poetry This Far North, Tandon’s stripped down, bare bones, minimalist writing style poignantly enriches his philosophical musings on life....