“The Saapin’s Spell” by Vashti Bowlah
It was hard to resist the lure of Miss Chantal. Her silky-smooth waist-length hair was as dark as her haunting round eyes, set a little too far apart in her heart-shaped face . . .
April 2016 News & Features
Kwame Dawes and Chris Abani’s Introduction to New-Generation African Poets (Tatu)
To celebrate the release of New-Generation African Poets (Tatu), a new limited-edition chapbook box set, we’re pleased to feature the introduction from editors Kwame Dawes and Chris Abani.
Read an excerpt from The Mastermind by David Unger
Read an excerpt from The Mastermind by David Unger, along with a short statement from the author on writing the book.
“JR and Tattoos” by Kimisha Thompson-Hitchins
JR often watched TV with Grandma—either he would watch his cartoon or educational programs, or she would watch HGTV or a tattoo competition series . . .
“A Simple Mistake” by Chris Gough
He wasn’t sure of the name—Michelle, Danielle, one of those. They’d only meet eight hours earlier . . .
“Bar Guerrero” by Cecilia Fulton
I can’t get out of my seat belt fast enough. . . .
“The Woodsman” by Kristine Simelda
The Woodsman takes a nip of rum and stares out from under the brim of his battered ball cap. “Fucking Green Hell,” he mutters under his breath . . .
“Mon sé mèt ou! (I am your master!)” by Delroy Nesta Williams
Eddie had always been a quiet man. Living on the outskirts of the village meant he was always met with a curious but hesitant eye. The village children were always warned to stay away from him . . .