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.

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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.

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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: 

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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: 

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Joan Kwon Glass’ poem “mascot” explores the complexities patriotism, parades, and pigeons. Here, she shares just one thing about the piece.

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Stephanie Meade Gresham’s story “Ten Times Sadie” examines an emotional period in a mother-daughter relationship. Here, she shares just one thing about the piece: 

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Derek Maiolo’s essay “Rescue” features tense family pressure, a biting Colorado winter, and inexplicably stray cattle. Here, he shares just one thing about the piece.

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The Split Lip FAM has been busy this fall with an excellent batch of publications, awards, and news!

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Stephanie Isan’s “How to Make Non-Korean Kimchi” is a tender short story about you and your mother-in-law. Here, they share just one thing about the piece: 

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Chloe Alberta’s flash “Renaissance” explores the widening gap between two friends. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.

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Mingyu Brian Chan’s poem “haiku where i lay / with OCD, obsessing / over syllables” offers us a moment of emotional vulnerability. Here he shares just one thing about the piece.

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Lynne Beckenstein’s story “The 7-11 That Exists in Every Reality” reimagines the uterus as a time machine. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.

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