by WaterStone Review | Aug 22, 2023 | blog: all
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...
by WaterStone Review | Aug 15, 2023 | blog: all
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...
by WaterStone Review | Aug 8, 2023 | blog: all
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?...
by WaterStone Review | Aug 1, 2023 | blog: all
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...
by WaterStone Review | Jul 25, 2023 | blog: all
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...
by WaterStone Review | Jul 18, 2023 | blog: all
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...
