In The Field: Conversations With Our Contributors—Samantha M. Sorenson
Your work, “How to Eat an Elephant” creatively blends the idea of consuming both information and food. Can you talk about what sparked you to write this piece? The journey of writing “How to Eat an Elephant” began when I started working toward recovery for my eating...
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Meet the Editors: New Assistant Managing Editor, Jenn Sisko
This introduction is a little late, seeing as I took on the position of Assistant Managing Editor in the waning days of May. However, these last few months have given me the time to learn my way around Water~Stone, and comes just in time for our next edition, Volume...
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...