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
from The Editors
There is no doubt that Bloom fills a crucial and vital gap in literary life and conversation. The community grows and grows. Continue reading
by Kaulie Lewis
Then there’s the considerably less successful but still daringly inventive bohemian Bloomer Joe Gould, who spent his life composing what is likely the longest novel ever written, depending on your definition of “novel.” Continue reading
“There’s a parallel between the time my novel takes place and today, just as there is a parallel between Roosevelt and Obama. And if you want to be reassured, it’s reassuring to remember we have often endured a high level of uncivilized discourse and vitriol — Yes! We have!” Continue reading
by Evelyn Somers
The credentials Cohen read were diverse and impressive, but not as impressive as Amy Bloom in person. The word “commanding” came to mind as I watched her on the stage. Continue reading
by Evelyn Somers
There’s nothing monotonous about the intensity of Hadley’s perspective, even if her gaze is often turned on the details of daily life. Continue reading
“Wendi’s situation was an incredibly unique one. Some days she would feel great and we would accomplish as much as we could, and some days she would feel bad and we’d just have to make decisions without her and hope they were the right ones. When she put out the call for book blurbs, I was absolutely inundated with emails. I think that’s indicative of both her talent and the person she was, always bringing people together and inspiring them. Continue reading
