By Paige Bayliss I love owning physical books. I love being able to say I have a collection. I love seeing them lined up on my shelves, spines aligning in a way that satisfies the deepest corners of my brain…
By Meg Rady As we journey into the new year, many of us have set resolutions to become more charitable. There are many literary and writing charities that are looking for donations, time, and voices to advocate for them. If…
by Grace Mattsen It is the time of year when I find myself hungry for reinvention. Each January I firmly resolve to go on walks everyday, or start listening to political podcasts, or learn to play the guitar, because this…
By Liz Gómez I had the incredible privilege to interview Rita Chun, who is the author of the upcoming Wilde Press novella TwoSpanTime. Her kindness, passion for writing, and talent for words shone in each response—each word and sentence—to the…
By Savannah Bell What makes evocative fiction? Some would argue it’s a compelling setting, something either mystical or deeply grounded in reality. Perhaps it’s realistic dialogue, or maybe, satirical speech that allows for subtext. It could be a strong voice–confident…
by Callan Whitley “When you picture spies, you may think of martinis, sweet cars, and sexy clothes. That wasn’t Ana. She didn’t go out with coworkers. She behaved awkwardly at parties. She hadn’t had good luck dating. She filled her…
By Paige Bayliss Teenagers are reading again, but they’re not reading what you would hope. On an average day, you could walk down an American public high school and see at least three different Colleen Hoover novels. At eighteen, I…
By Grace Mattsen If you care about writing, reading, or publishing, you are likely familiar with the digital publisher, Substack. The venture-backed subscription-based company explores an alternative to traditional publishing, offering a place for writers to share their ideas while…
By Callan Whitley It’s the season of warm cups of tea, rewatching Gilmore Girls (only seasons 1-3, for personal vendetta reasons), and cozying up with a nice book. Here are some recommendations for Fall!! Little Women by Louisa May Alcott …
by Elisabeth Grass All throughout 2022, I think I read a total of maybe twelve books—including those I needed toread for school. At the beginning of 2023, I decided I wanted to get back into reading. It was something I…
