Kate Maruyama ‘09 (Los Angeles, MFA in Creative Writing) had her novella, Family Solstice, named Best Fiction Book of 2021 in the latest issue of Rue Morgue Magazine. Kate is a…
Natashia Deón
MFA in Creative Writing Faculty Natashia Deón was interviewed by The Coachella Review about her novel The Perishing.
David M. Kolb ’87
David M. Kolb ’87 (Los Angeles, MA in Clinical Psychology) has transitioned from counseling to corporate training of management and communication skills. He also published his book, Leading from the…
A Statement of Solidarity & Support
The past few weeks have been difficult even against the backdrop of the ongoing pandemic, and we are writing to check in with you. During Black History Month, we saw…
Robert Morgan Fisher ‘14
Robert Morgan Fisher’s ‘14 (Los Angeles, MFA) short story, “Sign Spinner: The Movie,” received Honorable Mention for the 2021 Rick DeMarinis Prize.
Tanya Ko Hong ‘13
Tanya Ko Hong’s ‘13 (Los Angeles, MFA) poem, “Bleeding Heart Flower,” appeared in Poetrybay. She was also interviewed for “Life is Poetry” in Carruaje De Pájaros and was a featured guest…
Melissa Greenwood ‘16
Melissa Greenwood’s ‘16 (Los Angeles, MFA) book review of Frida Kahlo and My Left Leg by Emily Rapp Black was published in Drizzle.
Kolleen Carney Hoepfner ‘13
Kolleen Carney Hoepfner’s ‘13 (Los Angeles, MFA) poem, “Margaret calls me before bed and her voice is quieter every night,” was published in Twin Pies Literary.
Roberto Lovato ‘18
Roberto Lovato’s ‘18 (Los Angeles, MFA) essay, “The Gentrification of Consciousness,” appeared in Alta.
Kim Ellingson ‘20
Kim Ellingson’s ‘20 (Los Angeles, MFA) poem, “Until Further Notice,” was selected for Cagibi’s annual printed anthology. Her piece, “Sparrow Haibun,” was nominated for 2021 Best Microfiction by Lost Balloon.
Zoe Marzo ’18
Zoe Marzo ’18 (BA in Liberal Studies, Creative Writing, Los Angeles) had her short story “The Lost Mermaid” published in Tahoma Literary Review. Her Craft essay “The Dark Pages: Updating…
Antioch Alum Toni Ann Johnson Wins Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction
Toni Ann Johnson had been writing in marathon mode for weeks. Working from 9am to 7pm, her only breaks were for the most basic necessities. The long hours found her…