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the bird fights its way out of the egg. the egg is the world. who would be born must first destroy a world. the bird flies to god. that god’s name is abraxas.
demian herman hesse
features
interviews & craft essays by contributors
A Round Knot Forms an Eye: Catherine Yeates on the Writing Inspiration Drawn from Trees
For every place I have lived, I can point to a tree that inspired me.
Wandering Latitudes and Inner Longitudes: An Interview with Paul W. Jacob (Jake)
I grew up as an urban jock outside of New York City, and I did not begin writing until I stopped playing basketball in college. Soon after I gave up playing competitive hoops, I began working as a lifeguard on the Jersey shore. It was there that I had a series of mystical experiences that totally recalibrated my life.
A Result of My Gazing: Melissa Brooks on Writing “Walking in San Miguel de Allende”
As my sister likes to say, “We survived both 60s.” That is, the 1960s and our 60s.
The Intent is to Be Small: A Conversation with Angela Lojacono
Abraxas Review and videographer Paul Hinschberger spoke with contributing artist Angela Lojacono on all things nature, inspiration, curated spaces, and her intention to avoid being mass-produced. “The intent behind it,” she says, “is to be small.” Watch the full video below.
A Union of Both Spirit and Idea: A Conversation with Kevin Clark
“I know this may seem contradictory or oxymoronic,” writes poet Kevin Clark, “but I hope that my reader senses a union of both spirit and idea in my words.”
Susan McCourt on writing “Oh Sineady”
I hope that in reading one of my stories, a reader connects to something special about themselves and values their own experiences. I want them to think, "That was a great story and it reminds me of the time..." I want them to have a deep smile. They may have tears in their eyes, but their heart is calm and content.