Drum Roll Please….here are the winners of the 2015 Summer Writing Contest! FICTION WINNERS, judged by Antonya Nelson: First Place: “What We Are Doesn’t Have a Name Yet” by Ellen Scheuermann Antonya said: “This piece admirably introduces and marries two… Continue Reading
I won my first poetry slam in January of 2011. I was sixteen and for the next three days I felt like a warrior princess. I was a champion of words, and for the first time ever high school couldn’t… Continue Reading
I begin my last year as an MFA student at The University of New Mexico in about two weeks. At the start I came into it with an open mind as to what I would write about for the… Continue Reading
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending the Taos Summer Writers’ Conference. I took an excellent workshop with Tom Barbash on examining the intricacies of craft in fiction. We poured over short stories and chapters of novels… Continue Reading
Forever a sexy profession, writers are not always the sexiest people. This trend is well documented. While you can’t judge a book by its author’s photo, you can certainly judge its author. Look, who wants to read a book written… Continue Reading
I have been a fan of Karolina Waclawiak’s work ever since her debut novel How to Get into the Twin Palms was published in 2012 and proceeded to rock my world with its rawness, desperation, and simultaneous hope. If it hasn’t… Continue Reading
I was very excited when the opportunity to interview Suzanne Richardson presented itself. Suzanne grew up in Durham, North Carolina. She is currently an Assistant Professor of English at Utica College in New York. Suzanne also served as Editor-in-Chief of… Continue Reading
It’s June 1st and that means our 2015 Summer Contest is now open for submissions! We are really excited for this year’s contest because for the first time we’re including nonfiction. You have until August 31st to get your best… Continue Reading
Jill Dehnert | Outgoing Editor in Chief Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff I love Groff’s work and have been looking forward to this new book since I first heard it was coming. Sarah Sheesley | Outgoing Managing Editor Leaving… Continue Reading
We are excited to announce the 2015 Blue Mesa Review Summer Contest judges! Also, we are adding Nonfiction to the contest this year! Get those poems, stories, and essays ready summer contest seekers, because we want to publish you! And… Continue Reading