The Peak: Conversations
Attraction in Truth: An Interview with Martin Cloutier
Shenandoah contributor Martin Cloutier discusses the interplay between gender and romantic attraction as explored in his debut novel, as well as his unflinching commitment to truth telling in his work, and the ways he achieves it. Cloutier’s flash fiction story “Punishment, Inc.” was featured in issue 63.1. Find it here.
How Can we Heal?: Katz Interviews Dorsía Smith Silva
Associate editor Moriah Katz and author Dorsía Smith Silva discuss motherhood, healing within the family unit, and the creative process behind the author’s debut poetry collection, In Inheritance of Drowning. Smith Silva’s poem, “I Asked About Desire” is featured in volume 73.1
The Story Becomes a Fire: Chloe Duensing Interviews Editorial Fellow Mubanga Kalimamukwento
Intern Chloe Duensing emailed with editorial fellow Mubanga Kalimamukwento to discuss her life, her work, and what she is looks for as an editor.
A Chance to Play: DW McKinney interviews Robert James Russell
A Chance to Play Robert James Russell, author of the comic “How to Make a Full English” from volume 73.1, speaks with editor DW McKinney about losing and finding his way back to comics. For those unfamiliar, what is an English breakfast? An English Breakfast is traditionally like bacon, […]
Language, Connection, and Motherhood: A Conversation with April Yee
April Yee, the poet behind “Motherhood,” featured in the Spring 2022 issue of Shenandoah, offers her unique insight on womanhood and poetry. In a conversation with Shenandoah intern Susannah Birle, April talks about the importance of language, her work as a journalist, and her own experience as a mother. Check out her poem, “Motherhood,” […]
Self-Discovery on a Safari
A conversation with Hannah Fischer about her nonfiction piece “The Elephant’s Tiptoe.”
The Animal Kingdom & Dreamwork
Poets and longtime friends Jodie Hollander and Mildred Barya discuss writing their forthcoming collections.
Home & Place as Sparks for Writing
Nonfiction writer Donna Hemans and poet Carolyn Oliver discuss “home” as inspiration, writing sensory, and their future work.
A Correspondence: Yun Wei & Leigh Ann Beavers
From Issue 70.2, poetry contributor Yun Wei and cover artist Leigh Ann Beavers talk nature, naming, discipline, and much more.
“A Little Bit Blown Apart”: On Dispellations
Anna Maria Hong discusses fairytales, form, and her history with writing and poetry.
All My Friends
JP Vallières on his nonfiction piece “Class of ’98: Village of Adams,” exploring schizophrenia through his works, and writing from memory.