The central conflict of the novel appears when Binnie reckons with that sizzling space between wanting to create and actually creating.
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We’re Reaching for Something, and That Something is a Mystery: An Interview with Killian Czuba
Killian Czuba did the cover art (Mothman) and two comics in the new issue (Loveland Frogman and Sasquatch). When we decided to do a cryptids issue, we immediately wanted her involved.
Read MoreBarrelhouse Reviews: Belly to the Brutal by Jennifer Givhan
Planted in the poem, as well, is the idea that even after mother and daughter separate during birth, they will still be physically present in one another.
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The Last Submission I Loved - December 2022
by Dave Housley
I don’t read submissions much anymore. I mostly manage our conference (Conversations and Connections: Practical Advice on Writing), and when I do that I sometimes tap myself in to moderate our “Editors Panel,” and the first question I always ask is “tell me about the last submission that came through the slush that you absolutely loved.”
Read MoreIssue 23 Preview: My Monster Mask, by Nic Anstett
“I used to be the Goatman of PG county. It’s been eight years since I was unmasked,” Earl said. The others nodded. Joan made a warbling sound with her throat that was maybe supposed to sound like a farm animal. Carol punched her in her shoulder.
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