Kevin Sampsell’s novel, This is Between Us, places the reader into the role of a voyeur, sneaking long glances into the secret lives of two divorcees who fall in love in the weirdest ways. Sampsell’s work could easily be mistaken for memoir, as the book mimics journal entries written by the male partner, writing to his female counter-part, and addressing her only as “You.”
Fall 2013 Issue Release Parties
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 events: October 31st, 7 –…
Call for Submissions Fall 2013
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 be in distribution November 1st,…
Open House
Featured Fiction by Mary Milstead: from Portland Review, Volume 54, No. 2 Louise Melroy was sitting in her green easy chair, leaning back, her slippered feet resting on the ottoman. She had a glass of iced tea on the table next to her, and the remote control within easy reach. The Price is Right was on. Just as they were about to reveal the first…
Beaches, Death, and Public Toilets by James Reinebold
Hell is a Venice Beach public restroom. It is dark and covered with the writings of a rambling madman scribbled in neon orange paint. A thick green sludge lives on the floor and can never be removed. Hell has no sink, only a square metal toilet. Sam did not see the dead man on the toilet until he locked the flimsy wooden door. The man…