“As a schoolteacher, I’m sometimes witness to teens in turmoil and to their resilience.” Continue reading
Tag Archives: Joe Schuster
Things That Hide in the Dark: Sheryl Monks’ Monsters in Appalachia
by Joe Schuster
“I had these three different kinds of stories—the “girl” stories, the gritty Appalachia stories and these weird stories—and I thought, “This is what I have. I am just going to throw it out there and see if it’s a book.” Continue reading
BLOOMERS AT LARGE: Freedom Writers
by George Lubitz
This month we shine a light on a few Bloomers who exemplify the importance of making a difference through the written word. Continue reading
The Fruits of Dormancy: BLOOM on Hiatus
from The Editors
There is no doubt that Bloom fills a crucial and vital gap in literary life and conversation. The community grows and grows. Continue reading
Secrets and Blessed Short-Sightedness: An Audio Conversation With Katherine Heiny
Bloom Staff Writer Joe Schuster had the chance to chat with Katherine Heiny, author of the just-released story collection—25 years in the making— Single, Carefree, Mellow. Continue reading
Secret Lives: Katherine Heiny’s Single, Carefree, Mellow
by Joe Schuster
The truth is, however, that . . . you did not, of course, disappear. You were just continuing to live your life and write—write a lot. It was just that most people did not notice. Continue reading
FIVE IN BLOOM: The Fall Preview
by Juhi Singhal Karan
The “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness” has arrived and brought with it a rich bounty of stories in all shapes and sizes. Here’s five stories for you to lose yourself in as you settle down with your favourite pumpkin treat! Continue reading