Carol Quinn’s story “Cogs, Heart and Soul” examines a disruptive period at a university and the teachers tasked with keeping the status quo. Here, she shares just one thing about the piece.

Shannon Moran’s poem “Over Spring Break I Shave My Mothers Head” explores mother-daughter relationships, diseases, and the dread of loss. Here, she shares just one thing about the piece.

Todd Honeycutt’s flash “The Crows Tell Me They Are Time Travelers” includes crows, conversations, and the uncanny nature of time. Here, he shares just one thing about the piece.

Tara Betts’ poem “This “accent” I can’t lose & they can’t place” explores the identity and expectation caught in the cadence of a voice. Here, she shares just one thing about the piece.

Brett Hymel Jr’s story “Gaffney is Born” captures the complexities of grief, friendship, and paper cranes. Here, he shares just one thing about the piece.

Esmé Kaplan-Kinsey’s flash “Jellyfish” searches for a change of heart in the very darkest part of the ocean. Here, they share just one thing about the piece: 

Lia Hagen’s memoir “What We Broke” reflects on a flooded memory—her first memory—and all that happens after. Here, she shares just one thing about the piece: