American Gospel: a Book Review

American Gospel: a Book Review

Miah Jeffra is a writer, artist, and former military brat hailing from the South. Their education centered upon Critical Studies in the Arts, and their work covers a spectrum of issues including class, gender structures, urban studies, oppressive race constructs, and...
Manic Pixie Dream Girl Over?

Manic Pixie Dream Girl Over?

“If this is her bookshelf: run,” the post reads. It features images of book titles, among them works like The Bell Jar, Gone Girl, My Year of Rest and Relaxation, Girl Interrupted, and Valley of the Dolls. These books have all been dubbed under the internet lingo as...
An Interview with Dan Darling

An Interview with Dan Darling

BMR: Can you give us a little bit of background on yourself? In particular, what drew you to the vocation of the writer? DD: I’m from New Mexico. I grew up reading and also spending a lot of time out in the New Mexico landscape, and I think that words and land...
The Holidays We Make

The Holidays We Make

As the semester comes to an end and the holidays come into focus, we are all likely looking forward to a rest. Holiday traditionally means “a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done.” A special day. A day off. However, if you’ve ever hosted a holiday...
Five Novels about Writers Writing

Five Novels about Writers Writing

Every now and then, when I’m feeling absolutely bleak about my writing (Is any of this remotely good? Do I have anything worth saying? Why do I think I deserve to have a voice at all?), the only thing that can cheer me up is reading a good novel about other writers...