As spring arrives and we venture out into our communities again, I’m happy to announce new work at New England Memories: A memoir essay titled “Adams Street, Springfield, MA” by first-time contributor Robert S. McCarthy The poem, “Lake Host” from first-time contributor Brenna Manuel Thank you to Robert and Brenna for sharing their work! PleaseContinue reading “New essay & poem at New England Memories”
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New prose & poetry at New England Memories
I’m pleased to welcome Leslie Vogel and Linda Warren to the list of contributors to New England Memories with Leslie’s essay “Climbing Mount Monadnock” and Linda’s poem “Great Blue Heron on the Swift River.” Also, Elaine Reardon has added to her work at the site with two poems: “Winter Sounds” and “Easter Cherog.” As I writeContinue reading “New prose & poetry at New England Memories”
New work published at New England Memories
I’m pleased to announce new work in New England Memories in which three writers eloquently guide us—to the shore of the multi-natured sea, or through ripening orchards, or to blueberry fields—as they share their memories and reflections. Berith Aargh Hogan shares her story of family, loss, and solace in her lyrical essay “They, Me &Continue reading “New work published at New England Memories”
New creative nonfiction & call for submissions
Happy 2020 from New England Memories! We said farewell to 2019 with new poetry–Parker Towle’s “Sugarloaf Descent,” Ann B. Day’s “One Last Sweet Breath,” and Yvona Fast’s “Dormant Stillness.” We also published a humorous memoir essay by first-time contributor Jesseca P. Timmons, titled “Agatha” about two sisters, four turkeys, and one “sonofabitch” dog named Louis.Continue reading “New creative nonfiction & call for submissions”
Rolling publication & new features
Now in its fourth year, New England Memories has a new publication process and features. As of 2019, I’ll be publishing accepted work on a rolling basis. That is, rather than publishing a collection of work by 5 to 7 individuals in a seasonal issue, I’ll be posting individuals’ work as it is received, reviewed,Continue reading “Rolling publication & new features”
Spring 2018 Issue
Welcome to the Spring 2018 Issue of New England Memories, which is dedicated to the memory of Nori Odoi. Nori was a gifted writer, poet, and contributor to past issues of this magazine. I will miss her creative spirit and friendship. The writing and photography in this issue take us from the spring thaw atContinue reading “Spring 2018 Issue”
Fall 2017 Issue
Welcome to the Fall 2017 issue of New England Memories.
Winter 2017 Issue
Welcome to the Winter 2017 Issue of New England Memories. The month of March has come in like a lion, with a forecast for night-time temperatures in the single digits this weekend in New Hampshire. It is indeed still winter! Many thanks to the talented writers who contributed to this wintry issue: Parker Towle, MaryContinue reading “Winter 2017 Issue”