On March 28, more than 300 small presses learned that their distributor, Small Press Distribution, had abruptly closed. The news left many small presses wondering: when, and how, will we get our books back? Will we ever see the royalties we’re owed? And even—can we survive this? Bloom asked one of the affected publishers, Peg … Continue reading
Finding time to write is challenging. I’ve become a “binge” writer. Continue reading
Bloom had the pleasure of attending “I Published My First Book After 50: A Reading and Conversation” at the Association of Writers and Writing Programs conference in Kansas City this month. Moderator Anne Elliott joined Karen Schubert, LeTonia Jones, Louise Marburg and Jimin Han to talk about their paths to publication, persistence, and the joy … Continue reading
Bloom spoke with Jennifer Lunden about her debut book, American Breakdown: Our Ailing Nation, My Body’s Revolt, and the Nineteenth-Century Woman Who Brought Me Back to Life, out now from Harper Wave. Leah De Forest: First, congratulations on the publication of this wonderfully thought-provoking book. Jennifer Lunden: Thank you. I am just so happy to … Continue reading
Bloom caught up with Charles Forrest Jones, whose debut novel The Illusion of Simple is out now from the University of Iowa Press. Leah De Forest: First, thanks for taking the time to talk with Bloom about The Illusion of Simple. Charles Forrest Jones: Thank you right back for the opportunity. LDF: Could you tell … Continue reading
Will all this collective rage change anything? I honestly don’t know. But I’m going to keep writing about women and support my fellow women artists, regardless of their age. Continue reading
It’s a difficult choice to write about aging, sadness, or grief, rather than turn an entire poem on love or the physical body, themes that seem to resonate with young poets these days, but it yields a lot emotionally if you can stand it. Continue reading
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