Anna Kovatcheva was born in Bulgaria and now lives in Brooklyn. She holds an MFA in fiction from New York University. Her chapbook, The White Swallow, was selected by Aimee Bender as the winner of the Gold Line Press Chapbook Competition; her short fiction has been anthologized in...
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21st Century Kids: Kindness and Empathy
Kindness involves an action, intent, and empathy towards another person. Most of all, the desire for kindness to others is, at its core, a learned behavior. Children learn how to be kind by being exposed to people exhibiting kind behavior.
Interview With an Author: Jon Wiener
Jon Wiener is a longtime Contributing Editor at The Nation and host and producer of “Start Making Sense,” the magazine’s weekly podcast. He is an Emeritus Professor of U.S.
Feels Like Home: From Belle to Burden and Back Again - Part 5
This post is the fifth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home
Interview With a Zine Maker: Chris O'Leary
Chris O'Leary is a Creative based in London. Currently working in Music he's also the creator of FatBoy Zine, a publication and platform which looks at Asian food, identity, and culture.
In the Cards: Tarot for Connection, Reflection, and Inspiration
I remember when tarot cards would come out at parties at my house, back when I had parties at my house.
Interview With an Author: H.G. Parry
H.G. Parry lives in a book-infested flat on the Kapiti Coast in New Zealand, which she shares with her sister, a cat, three guinea-pigs, and two overactive rabbits. She holds a Ph.D. in English Literature from Victoria University of Wellington and has taught English, film, and media studies.
Feels Like Home: "A Wanderer and Homeless Waif": Los Angeles’ Central Library - Part 4
This post is the fourth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home
Are You Missing Live Theatre? Try Listening to a Play!
The majority of professional theatre companies across the country have now canceled their performance seasons through at least the end of this year, so it appears that it will be a minimum of six months before any of us sees the inside of the Mark Taper Forum, the Pasadena Playhouse, the Geffen Playhouse,
Interview with a Zine Maker: Bronwyn Mauldin
Bronwyn Mauldin is a zine maker and writer. She is the creator of the Democracy Series which is available in bookstores and libraries across the US. She’s also the author of the novel Love Songs of the Revolution and short story collection The Streetwise Cycle.
Interview With an Author: Byron Lane
Byron Lane is a playwright and screenwriter. He's also worked as a journalist and as a personal assistant to celebrities, including Carrie Fisher. He's originally from New Orleans and lives in Los Angeles with his boyfriend and their rescue dog, Tilda.