by Yvonne Conza
“By the time I wrote COW, I was old enough to see my own practice, my own creative vision and process. I had something like a “now or never” moment. There simply weren’t any reasons left to hold back. The desire to tell outweighed the fear of telling.”
by Terry Hong
“My politics have definitely been affected by being an immigrant and working closely with more recent immigrants and their families.”
by Alice Schechter
If art imitates life, and I believe it should, nothing that happens is the end of a story. There are no neatly tied threads.
By Nicki Leone
“The Divine” might be another name for force of nature—the drive to protect a child that is as irresistible as the strong wind of a summer storm. It might also be another name for love.
By Susan Sechrist
“Who in the world am I?… I’m sure I’m not Ada… and I’m sure I can’t be Mabel, for I know all sorts of things, and she, oh! She knows such a very little! Besides, she’s she and I’m I and – oh dear, how puzzling it all is!…”
by Ericka Taylor
“Never be afraid to be the oldest one in the room. Whether it’s taking writing classes or literature courses or returning to school for an M.F.A., or attending writer’s conferences, whatever it is, allow yourself to be in student mode.”
by Sonya Chung
I wrote a book when I was ready and published it when it was ready. My age was not a factor. I’m not sure who decided 30-40 was the prime time to write or publish your first book, but it’s all bull shit. Continue reading
by Terry Hong
“I’ve been proud recently of the news about the impeachment of President [Geun-hye] Park and the way the Korean people protested. That’s been inspiring.” Continue reading
by Athena Kildegaard
The poems in Selah stretch from bedroom to kitchen to barn to prairie. As they move through Gould’s world she considers her relationship with a man whose mind is changing him irrevocably. Continue reading
by Mollie Weisenfeld
February’s Black History Month should not be the only time Black history is a highlight of mainstream conversation; here at Bloom, we’re pleased to keep the dialogue going. Continue reading
by Shoba Viswanathan
The combination of strong anti-communist feeling mixed with pro-immigration sentiments and inclusiveness on social issues makes her seem like an oddball Republican these days. She is a reminder to not push everyone into one ideological box. Continue reading
by Evelyn Somers
“When it came time for paying work, I chose to become a direct-marketing copywriter. I worked successfully at that for several decades. At age forty, I went for my MFA because the long-term dream of being a Real Writer wouldn’t go away.” Continue reading
by George Lubitz
It seems like a lot of “middle adults” are blooming again with a sense of newfound youth. So much for baby boomers—more like baby-bloomers. Continue reading
