by Lucy Verlaque Fiction Until I was eleven years old, I lived in a small town called New Canterbury, Massachusetts. It was four miles south of Salem, and anyone who lived there would tell you it was just as haunted. The first time I actually went back was nearly twenty years after we moved… Continue reading 318 Boulevard
Vol. V: “Act/Break” challenges new entry points into storytelling, with pieces meticulously put together to create a whole from many parts. They dip into a moment, a day, or even years, and form an experience that leaves their characters changed. We feel them build, break, splinter, and reconnect. The beginning, the end, and the space in between—that… Continue reading Vol. V: “Act/Break”
Writing might seem like a solitary activity, but these organizations help writers come together and expand their practices. In honor of #GivingTuesday, we’re waiving our submissions fees so you can donate your money to your favorite lit organizations. Some of ours are listed below. Is yours on this list? If not, let us know so we… Continue reading Get Lit and Donate for Giving Tuesday
Exposition Review is thrilled to debut our latest issue, Vol IV: “Wonder”! This volume is packed with multi-genre goodness, including more experimental narratives than any issue to date. On Friday, May 3, Exposition Review’s editors, contributors, and community came together to celebrate the issue with our #ExpoPresents: Launch Party & Reading at one of our favorite… Continue reading Exposition Review, Vol IV: “Wonder” Launch
At the end of each summer, the Exposition Review managing editors go on a weekend retreat in the mountains. Surrounded by forest and lakes, we come together to reflect on the year and our goals for the future. It’s less romantic than it sounds: we break down budgets, give ourselves tasks for the coming… Continue reading Vol. IV: Letter From the Editors
by Rayne Alarcio Poetry Vibrato, legato, tremolo. Keyboard karaoke; Jukebox of Youth. Wish to be: Someone to You. You Make Me Smile, so Kiss Me beneath Vanilla Twilight. Shut Up and Dance beneath Griffith Park stars, carve Toi + Moi. Kick Jansport knockoffs curbside. Fluorescent lamps blink awake. Metro maps strewn along sidewalks. We’re… Continue reading Shuffled Playlist on Young Love (Not Spotify Premium because we’re too poor for that)
Vol. IV: “Wonder” brings to light all the myriad emotions inspired by nature: from the dark depths of human nature to the ephemeral beauty of the natural world. These pieces provoke awe and linger with mystery, and will leave you thinking about them long after you’re done reading. Vol. IV: “Wonder” Masthead Letter from the… Continue reading Vol. IV: “Wonder”
Exposition Review is dedicated to creating more opportunities for our ever-growing community of talented, diverse writers and artists to share their voices and grow their platform. This is why, from the very beginning, Expo has been a nominating literary journal. Every year we recognize our strongest published works by submitting them for consideration for a variety… Continue reading “Orbit” Literary Prize Nominations
How did this year go by so fast? As we wind down the end of our submission season, we’ve had time to reflect on our achievements as well as other amazing literary organizations that support writers, artists, youth, and our whole community. In the spirit of giving thanks, we’re sharing our top picks to donate… Continue reading These Lit Orgs Need YOU This #GivingTuesday
Want to get involved with Exposition Review? We are always looking for ways to engage and grow our literary community. If you’re interested in working with our team, supporting Expo, or learning more about publishing and the inner workings of an independent literary journal, check out our opportunities below: Become a Reader Each year Exposition Review receives a… Continue reading Get Involved