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Writing about the many faces of motherhood.
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Our editor found a solution to celebrating Mother's Day from a distance. She shares her sweet gift in our special-themed issue. Enjoy new , , , , , , and more in our May issue.
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Literary Mama May 15
We asked readers to submit their writing response to 's essay, "In Search of a New Writing Nook." answered the call with her piece "Confessions of a Car Nap Writer."
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Literary Mama May 13
Happy Mother’s Day! We recognize that this day can be a celebration as much as a hard day for some. Know that we recognize those who have lost a child, a mother, or yearn to have a child, those with strained relationships. Sending love from all of us !
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Literary Mama May 10
In this month's Been There, Done That blog series, our editor talks about her experience at the .
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Literary Mama May 9
Jamie Wendt reviews a book near and dear to the family, Unbound by our own Jamie Sumner ().
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Literary Mama May 9
"I discovered a sort of key—a way to move further inside of these astonishing poems of place, self, and loss." reviewed Madwoman by Shara McCallum for our April issue.
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Literary Mama May 8
Jude Walsh and talk writing, revision, and spirituality in "A Conversation with Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew" from our April issue.
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Literary Mama May 7
"Snowy Sky," by features a birth story that reads like real life.
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Literary Mama May 4
Happy Friday! Today we offer book suggestions from our April Essential Reading-Prize Winners with books by David Grossman, , Hilary Mantel, and
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Literary Mama May 2
Sharpen your pencils and enable your spellcheck, it's time for this month's Calls for Submissions. We have specific calls, as well as general contests, anthologies, May through July deadlines, and rolling submissions.
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Literary Mama May 1
Tomorrow is the last day to send your resume to . We are currently seeking a Photo Editor and Fiction Editor to join our team.
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Literary Mama May 1
Every mother can empathize with the sleepless night described in Katie Farrell's essay "Clara."
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Literary Mama May 1
In her essay "Off He Goes," explores the anxieties of free-range parenting.
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Literary Mama Apr 30
Erica Hoffmeister's poem "Mermaid Fins " closes out our poetry selection from our April issue and it is nothing short of gorgeous in language and subject matter. Thanks for celebrating with us!
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Literary Mama Apr 30
If ever there was a perfect metaphor for raising a daugher it's in the poem "Damage" by .
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Literary Mama Apr 30
"The Misery of Parenthood" by might be the most honestly titled poem we've ever published.
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Literary Mama Apr 30
Michelle S. Ramadan's poem "Girl Child" captures the first days of breastfeeding and raising a daughter.
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Literary Mama Apr 30
We're closing out by sharing the five poems from our April issue. First up, the splendid "Daughter" by Julia C. Alter.
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Literary Mama Apr 27
Happy Friday! We're celebrating with staff picks from our Now Reading blog. What are you currently reading? We'd love to hear your suggestions.
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Literary Mama Apr 26
Jennifer Case's essay inspired our Literary Reflections Editorial Assistant to create a . We hope it inspires you to respond to it. Send your 500-word response to this writing prompt by 5/6/18, for feedback from our editors.
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