The Peak: Behind the Story
Six Quotes Explained from T.S Bender’s Bellarosa
T.S Bender, author of “Bellarosa”, featured in Volume 72.2, explains the behind-the-scenes of several passages from his story, revealing his revision process and the characters’ inner sentiments. Where did you find inspiration for the detailed descriptions of wood chipping? “For weeks we’d been taking down trees all over the golf course at […]
Six Questions for Irène Mathieu about her New Collection, Milk Tongue
Irène Mathieu, featured in Volume 68.2, published her fourth collection of poetry, milk tongue, on June 13th, 2023. Here, she responds to questions about the book and her writing process. Can you tell me the story of this book: When did you start working on it? What were some of your preoccupations as […]
From The Summer People to The Winter Guests
Tanya Žilinskas, author of “The Winter Guests” from Volume 72.2, recounts her inspiration for her story revealing the behind-the-scenes of the setting of Mount Imola and the main character’s intentions. Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Summer People” revolves around an aging couple, Mr. and Mrs. Allison, who decide to stay on at their […]
Three Questions for Mirinae Lee about her Debut Novel
Mirinae Lee, author of “Bring Down the House” from Volume 70.1, published her debut novel, 8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster, on June 13th, 2023. Here, she responds to questions about the book and her writing process. Can you tell me the story of your forthcoming book? When did you start working on […]