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 | 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 11, 2023 | blog: all
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...
by WaterStone Review | May 4, 2023 | blog: all
In The Field: Conversations With Our Contributors—Rachel Finn-Lohmann Your short story “Squeaky” in Volume 25 is about a teacher who torments a sixth-grade student in his classroom. What was the inspiration behind this story? How did it come to be? The story is based...
by WaterStone Review | Feb 28, 2023 | blog: all
In The Field: Conversations With Our Contributors—Annie Trinh Your short story “Observation Notes on the Effects of the Vespa Mandarinia” from Volume 25 is about an entomologist battling an infestation of killer hornets in Seattle. What was the inspiration behind this...
