by Joe Schuster
“I had these three different kinds of stories—the “girl” stories, the gritty Appalachia stories and these weird stories—and I thought, “This is what I have. I am just going to throw it out there and see if it’s a book.” Continue reading
by George Lubitz
This month we shine a light on a few Bloomers who exemplify the importance of making a difference through the written word. 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
Bloom Staff Writer Joe Schuster had the chance to chat with Katherine Heiny, author of the just-released story collection—25 years in the making— Single, Carefree, Mellow. Continue reading
by Joe Schuster
The truth is, however, that . . . you did not, of course, disappear. You were just continuing to live your life and write—write a lot. It was just that most people did not notice. Continue reading
by Juhi Singhal Karan
The “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness” has arrived and brought with it a rich bounty of stories in all shapes and sizes. Here’s five stories for you to lose yourself in as you settle down with your favourite pumpkin treat! Continue reading
“Does it really matter what gender a character is? I consider myself to be a feminist, and as a result of that there is no way that my feminism is not going to show up in my book. At the same time I think feminist science fiction is its own sub-genre.” Continue reading
