Christopher Kondrich is a poet and writer whose third book, “Tread Upon,” will be published by Copper Canyon Press in April 2026. He is also the author of “Valuing” (University of Georgia Press, 2019), which won the National Poetry Series… Continue Reading
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Morrison, Rebecca
Rebecca Morrison is the author of “The Blue Dress,” a middle-grade novel based on her childhood as an Iranian immigrant trying to fit into her new American homeland, and her family’s expectations of beauty. Her work has appeared in The… Continue Reading
Henry, Christina
Christina Henry is a horror and dark fantasy author of 19 novels. Her most recent work is “The Place Where They Buried Your Heart.” Her short stories have been featured in several anthologies, including “HOWL: An Anthology of Werewolves from… Continue Reading
Fox, Gretchen Powell
Gretchen Powell Fox is the award-winning author of “Smoke and Scar” and “Splintered Kingdom,” the first two books in the epic romantic fantasy trilogy, “Shattered Crown.” Initially self-published, the series has earned numerous accolades, including a Best of #BookTok designation… Continue Reading
Couturier, Lisa
A 2022 finalist for the Annie Dillard Award in Creative Nonfiction and a Pushcart Prize winner for her essay “Dark Horse,” Lisa Couturier is author of the collection of essays, “The Hopes of Snakes” (Beacon), and the poetry chapbook “Animals… Continue Reading
Amster, Randall
Randall Amster, J.D., Ph.D., is the co-director and teaching professor of Environment & Sustainability at Georgetown University. He teaches and publishes on subjects including peace and nonviolence, social and environmental justice, political theory, and emerging technologies, and writes for a… Continue Reading
Pal, Sunayna
Sunayna Pal’s poetry graces the pages of numerous international journals and anthologies, and is featured at museums and poetry festivals, and in textbooks and libraries, resonating with readers around the world. Her debut book, “Refugees in Their Own Country” (B&W… Continue Reading
Pollock, Iain Haley
Iain Haley Pollock is the author of three poetry collections, “Spit Back a Boy” (2011), “Ghost, Like a Place” (Alice James, 2018), and “All the Possible Bodies” (Alice James, 2025). His poems have appeared in numerous publications, ranging from American… Continue Reading
Lyons, Jenn
Twice-nominated Astounding Award finalist Jenn Lyons lives in Atlanta, with her husband, a rebellious cait sìth, and a nearly infinite number of opinions on everything from Sumerian mythology to the proper way to make a martini. After 30 years as… Continue Reading
Manick, Cynthia
Cynthia Manick is the author of “No Sweet Without Brine” (Amistad-HarperCollins, 2023), which received 5 stars from Roxane Gay, was named among the Best Poetry of the Last Year (2023) by Ms. Magazine, and was selected as a New York… Continue Reading