My to-do list goes something like this: #1 Wash the dishes. #2 Clean the litter box. #3 Write my final paper. #4 Publish 100 amazing books, and be the best writer ever. #5 Live happily ever after. Let’s be honest: You’re reading this blog because you’re a writer, too, and you probably have a similar, absurd to-do list. But I… Read more →
Back in 2008 when I breastfed my first-born, my son (didn’t I do it right, god, empire, mom and dad, giving the firsts to the boy); when I was breastfeeding Jake, I found this natural act to be quite difficult. But of course, I would. I am not a natural woman. I worship urbanity, dirty sidewalks, steel, glass, brick, brownstone,… Read more →
Two weeks ago Portland Review had our Fall 2013 issue launch events at Rogue Hall and IPRC. Reading for us at these events were many of the fantastic authors featured in our upcoming issue. The staff had a great time and we think the events were a huge success, thanks to our readers, event locations, and those that came out… Read more →
To celebrate the release of our Fall 2013 issue we will be hosting two release parties with readings by amazing local writers. Our transitions themed issue features excellent new nonfiction and complimentary pieces of fiction, poetry, and art from local and international artists. If you will be in the Portland area, please join us at one, or both, of these… Read more →
Attention Writers! Artists! Portland Review is now reading for our Fall, 2013 issue. This issue will focus primarily on literary nonfiction and personal essay on the theme of “transition.” But we’re always on the lookout for exceptional fiction, poetry, and artwork to compliment the central focus of the issue and for supplementary publication on our website: portlandreview.org. The issue will… Read more →