In this insightful conversation, Edward McPherson discusses his book Look Out, exploring humanity’s enduring fascination with perspective—from ancient aerial views to modern satellite imagery. Reflecting on history, technology, and the sublime, McPherson examines how the long view shapes our understanding of the world, memory, and power. Together, we delve into how seeing from above reveals both awe-inspiring clarity and profound ethical challenges in today’s complex landscap

During our conversation, we delved into his latest work, Illuminating Worlds: An Anthology of Classical Indian Literature (Bloomsbury, 2024), his childhood experiences, and his enduring passion for learning. Reddy also shared his thoughts on the ongoing relevance of Sanskrit, not just as a classical language but as a living art form that continues to shape Indian aesthetics and culture today.

In this insightful interview, Tony Huang sits down with Veronica Llorca-Smith, author of the compelling memoir The Flight Home. Veronica shares her extraordinary journey of navigating frequent relocations across continents, reclaiming identity beyond borders, and finding resilience amid the challenges of the global pandemic. Together, they explore themes of home, language, personal growth, and the transformative power of storytelling.

As I was working on Blowfish, the “meaning” I was interested in, as in the emotion that would remain with the reader, was the idea expressed by the sentence “I need to live longer,” or perhaps the sentence “I should try to live longer.” Because you really don’t know what is going to unfold in your life.

This interview explores the depth and complexity of Ostlund’s work, from her novelistic short stories to her exploration of various themes.

In this interview, David Ebenbach discusses his novel Possible Happiness, exploring themes of joy, parenting, and the complexities of youth.

In this interview, Juan Pablo Mobili talks about poetry, places, identity, and more.

While “reconciliation” may be open to interpretation, I believe that the past is an inextricable part of who we are.

In this interview, Gail Tirone and Tony Huang talk about places and poetry.

In this interview, Tony Huang and David Ebenbach talk about the latter's new book of poetry and the things they both hold dear.

In this interview, John talks about the coming into being of his new book of poetry, Arias of Consolation.

Stories are like seeds. I carry them in my belly and some start to grow inside until I absolutely have to let them out.

With narrative history you’re telling a true story, same as with any other kind of history.

In this interview, Meg and Tony talk about the evolution of flash, micro, the craft of fiction, and Meg's new collection, Spinning to Mars.

by John Liddy Much has been written by eminent critics on Ezra Pound’s relationship with William Butler Yeats, James Joyce and Samuel...

In this interview Christine Sneed and Tony Huang talk about Sneed's flash piece "First Date" and much more.