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24/12/2024
Alec Solomita’s fiction has appeared in the Southwest Review, The Mississippi Review, Southword Journal, and The Drum (audio), among other publications. He was shortlisted by the Bridport Prize and Southword Journal. His poetry has appeared in The Ekphrastic Review, Gnashing Teeth Publishing, The Galway Review, Bold + Italic, Litbreak, Subterranean Blue Poetry, The Blue Nib, Red Dirt Forum, and elsewhere. ...
Alec Solomita’s fiction has appeared in the Southwest Review, The Mississippi Review, Southword Journal, and The Drum (audio), among other publications. He was shortlisted by the Bridport Prize and…
24/12/2024
Simon Collery has been writing for over 25 years, exploring diverse forms such as web content, non-fiction, blogging, flash fiction, epistolary writing, short stories, and creative non-fiction. Particularly drawn to magical realism and moments of epiphany, Simon’s work often delves into themes of hope, joy, human rights, media, and life in developing countries. Their writing also reflects a deep interest in memoir, diary, and the creative process itself....
Simon Collery has been writing for over 25 years, exploring diverse forms such as web content, non-fiction, blogging, flash fiction, epistolary writing, short stories, and creative non-fiction. Par…
24/12/2024
Tanja Stupar-Trifunović, Since I Bought A Swan, Rare Swan Press. Tr. Peter Penda Reviewed by Nicholas Birns New York University Since I Bought A Swan is a taut, emotionally involving, intense, and highly contemporary novel. Its protagonist and narrator is a middle-aged female librarian who, in her youth, had married her older professor. Now, unexpectedly, she conceives a passion or, and enters into an intense affair with, a female student young enough to be her daughter....
Tanja Stupar-Trifunović, Since I Bought A Swan, Rare Swan Press. Tr. Peter Penda Reviewed by Nicholas Birns New York University Since I Bought A Swan is a taut, emotionally involving, intense, and…
23/12/2024
Alec Solomita’s fiction has appeared in the Southwest Review, The Mississippi Review, Southword Journal, and The Drum (audio), among other publications. He was shortlisted by the Bridport Prize and Southword Journal. His poetry has appeared in The Ekphrastic Review, Gnashing Teeth Publishing, The Galway Review, Bold + Italic, Litbreak, Subterranean Blue Poetry, The Blue Nib, Red Dirt Forum, and elsewhere. ...
Alec Solomita’s fiction has appeared in the Southwest Review, The Mississippi Review, Southword Journal, and The Drum (audio), among other publications. He was shortlisted by the Bridport Prize and…
21/12/2024
Shannon Clinton-Copeland is a London-born Ireland-raised Irish-Jamaican writer and poet living in Norwich, England. She has degrees in literature and creative writing from the University of East Anglia, where she is working on her PhD in early modern Irish literature. Her work has been published by Bandit Fiction, Leslie Magazine, The Rialto, Anthropocene and Acumen, and has been commissioned by the National Centre for Writing....
Shannon Clinton-Copeland is a London-born Ireland-raised Irish-Jamaican writer and poet living in Norwich, England. She has degrees in literature and creative writing from the University of East An…
20/12/2024
Susan Isla Tepper has a new Novel just out titled “Hair of a Fallen Angel” from Spuyten Duyvil Books, NYC. A twenty-year writer, she’s authored 12 books of fiction and poetry and 5 stage plays. Honors include 21 Pushcart Prize Nominations. Her play ‘The Crooked Heart’ concerning artist Jackson Po***ck premiered on October 25, 2022 at the Irish Repertory Theatre in NYC....
Susan Isla Tepper has a new Novel just out titled “Hair of a Fallen Angel” from Spuyten Duyvil Books, NYC. A twenty-year writer, she’s authored 12 books of fiction and poetry and 5 stage plays. Ho…
20/12/2024
Laura Rodley, a Pushcart Prize winner, has been nominated for the prize seven times and has also received five Best of the Net nominations. Her recent works include Turn Left at Normal (published by Big Table Publishing Company), Counter Point (published by Prolific Press), and Ribbons and Moths: Poems for Children (published by Kelsay Books). With a talent for capturing the essence of life, Rodley’s writing resonates with readers of all ages....
Laura Rodley, a Pushcart Prize winner, has been nominated for the prize seven times and has also received five Best of the Net nominations. Her recent works include Turn Left at Normal (published b…
17/12/2024
Susan Isla Tepper has a new Novel just out titled “Hair of a Fallen Angel” from Spuyten Duyvil Books, NYC. A twenty-year writer, she’s authored 12 books of fiction and poetry and 5 stage plays. Honors include 21 Pushcart Prize Nominations. Her play ‘The Crooked Heart’ concerning artist Jackson Po***ck premiered on October 25, 2022 at the Irish Repertory Theatre in NYC....
Susan Isla Tepper has a new Novel just out titled “Hair of a Fallen Angel” from Spuyten Duyvil Books, NYC. A twenty-year writer, she’s authored 12 books of fiction and poetry and 5 stage plays. Hon…
17/12/2024
Mike Cullinane is a lifelong writer with a passion for storytelling and poetry. His work has been published in The Galway Review, Moonstone Arts Center Anthologies, Sad Girls Diaries, and Failed Haiku, showcasing his ability to capture life’s complexities with authenticity and depth. When he’s not writing, Mike considers himself the “project manager” of his own life—supporting friends and family with love and humor....
Mike Cullinane is a lifelong writer with a passion for storytelling and poetry. His work has been published in The Galway Review, Moonstone Arts Center Anthologies, Sad Girls Diaries, and Failed Ha…
17/12/2024
Ireland donated almost €50 million on GoFundMe this year, the most generous country globally https://jrnl.ie/6574685
Galway was named as the most generous county in Ireland by the platform, followed by Limerick and Cork. Waterford and Dublin were the fourth and fifth most generous, respectively.
Across almost 15,000 fundraisers launched in Ireland this year, a total of almost €50 million was raised for various causes by more than 850,000 donations.
15/12/2024
Alicia Viguer-Espert, a three times Pushcart Award nominee, was born and raised in Valencia, Spain. Her work has been published nationally and internationally in journals, print media and anthologies. Winner of the San Gabriel Valley Poetry Festival on 2017, she is also the author of three chapbooks. In addition, she’s included in “Top 39 LA poets,” “Ten Poets to Watch 2018” and “Bards of Southern California: Top 30 Poets,” by Spectrum....
Alicia Viguer-Espert, a three times Pushcart Award nominee, was born and raised in Valencia, Spain. Her work has been published nationally and internationally in journals, print media and anthologi…
15/12/2024
Alec Solomita’s fiction has appeared in the Southwest Review, The Mississippi Review, Southword Journal, and The Drum (audio), among other publications. He was shortlisted by the Bridport Prize and Southword Journal. His poetry has appeared in The Ekphrastic Review, Gnashing Teeth Publishing, The Galway Review, Bold + Italic, Litbreak, Subterranean Blue Poetry, The Blue Nib, Red Dirt Forum, and elsewhere. ...
Alec Solomita’s fiction has appeared in the Southwest Review, The Mississippi Review, Southword Journal, and The Drum (audio), among other publications. He was shortlisted by the Bridport Prize and…
13/12/2024
Brian O’Dowd was born in Dublin. He lives in Toronto. O’Dowd is a Professor at the University of Toronto. His novel ‘A Wicklow Girl’, was published in 2017. Available on Amazon etc. Publisher: Tellwell, Canada. In 2019 he won the prestigious Prix Galien 2019 Canadian Science Award, as reported in the Irish Times. Spaced Out Ⓒ Brian O’Dowd Oh yeah, harken now ye of little faith. ...
Brian O’Dowd was born in Dublin. He lives in Toronto. O’Dowd is a Professor at the University of Toronto. His novel ‘A Wicklow Girl’, was published in 2017. Available on Amazon etc. Publisher: Tell…
12/12/2024
Susan Isla Tepper has a new Novel just out titled “Hair of a Fallen Angel” from Spuyten Duyvil Books, NYC. A twenty-year writer, she’s authored 12 books of fiction and poetry and 5 stage plays. Honors include 21 Pushcart Prize Nominations. Her play ‘The Crooked Heart’ concerning artist Jackson Po***ck premiered on October 25, 2022 at the Irish Repertory Theatre in NYC....
Susan Isla Tepper has a new Novel just out titled “Hair of a Fallen Angel” from Spuyten Duyvil Books, NYC. A twenty-year writer, she’s authored 12 books of fiction and poetry and 5 stage plays. Ho…
11/12/2024
08/12/2024
THE DEATH OF MY FATHER
By Gjon Sinishta
In a dimly lit room, under the glow of candles,
I see with the eyes of my mind
people moving slowly, in silence,
with somber faces and handkerchiefs in hand,
barely distinguishable from their own shadows.
Dressed in black, they appear
like ghosts gathered in a mournful vigil
that no one would ever envy.
Lying on his deathbed, my Father
is dressed finely, as if for a celebration,
with his smiling face resembling that of an athlete
as he crosses the threshold of victory.
And a few innocent children, with soft voices,
asking their mothers relentlessly:
– Why hasn’t Grandpa woken up yet?
People come and go, like bees in motion,
while the hearts of the family erupt continuously,
like a scorching volcano,
their sobs turning into cries
that rise in unison to the heavens.
The boards beneath him dampen from the rain of their tears
as his coffin is carried through the door.
The road to the hill, with its winding paths,
leading to the village of eternal rest,
to me looks like a venomous serpent.
The echo of the old bell,
hung for ages between two ancient oaks,
grieves every heart, known and unknown,
whispering softly: Rest in peace!
And now my Father, at the edge of his eternal hearth,
waits, smiling, for his final farewells.
And I, here, so far away, with tearful eyes,
long to plant a kiss on his cheek,
but his rough beard, always coarse against my own,
this time, alas, does not graze my face,
as it did in childhood, when he would embrace me.
1956
05/12/2024
Susan Isla Tepper has a new Novel just out titled “Hair of a Fallen Angel” from Spuyten Duyvil Books, NYC. A twenty-year writer, she’s authored 12 books of fiction and poetry and 5 stage plays. Honors include 21 Pushcart Prize Nominations. Her play ‘The Crooked Heart’ concerning artist Jackson Po***ck premiered on October 25, 2022 at the Irish Repertory Theatre in NYC....
Susan Isla Tepper has a new Novel just out titled “Hair of a Fallen Angel” from Spuyten Duyvil Books, NYC. A twenty-year writer, she’s authored 12 books of fiction and poetry and 5 stage plays. Ho…
05/12/2024
Lorely Forrester was raised in the Caribbean, graduated from King’s, London, worked in magazines and now lives in Ireland. Editor of Discover Sligo Magazine for many years, she won 1st Prize for her poem Planting Peonies at Westport’s 49th International Arts & Literary Festival, Westival 2024, was listed for Kilmore Quay International Literary Festival Poetry Prize 2024 and has recently been published in Mediterranean Poetry, The Galway Review and The High Window amongst others....
Lorely Forrester was raised in the Caribbean, graduated from King’s, London, worked in magazines and now lives in Ireland. Editor of Discover Sligo Magazine for many years, she won 1st Prize for he…
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