Summer's in full swing. Here at R&S headquarters, we're seeking out the shade and waiting for tomatoes. Summer's also prime time for camp. How To Pack for Church Camp, an online anthology of creative nonfiction about summer camp, is edited by R&S web editor Nicole Sheets and features work from several R&S folks. Check out: … Continue reading R&S Editors and Contributors Share Summer Camp Stories
Huge congratulations are in order for Julie Riddle, nonfiction editor for Rock & Sling. Riddle's memoir was chosen for the American Lives Series from the University of Nebraska Press. The series is edited by Tobias Wolff, and the book is slated for publication in 2016. Read more about the book here. Julie is the craft-essay editor for Brevity. She works as senior writer … Continue reading Congratulations To Rock & Sling Nonfiction Editor Julie Riddle
Those of us here at Rock & Sling are pleased as punch that our editor, Thom Caraway, has just been named the first poet laureate of Spokane. In this role, Thom "will serve as an ambassador for Spokane’s literary community, presenting his work publicly several times a year in an effort to encourage interest in poetry," … Continue reading R&S Editor Thom Caraway Named Spokane’s First Poet Laureate
We have most of the content settled for issue 8.1. The issue will be something of a theme issue, featuring work from some of the artists we believe will shape the discussion of Christian literature in the coming years. The writers we publish are, we believe, always exceptional, and deal with the issues we feel … Continue reading Issue 8.1 cometh
We'll be hosting a poetry salon with Laurie Lamon and Nance Van Winckel at the Community Building in downtown Spokane at the end of April. All ticket sales will go toward the continued publication of the journal (which we'd really like!), and you get a free subscription out of the bargain. Please see the menu … Continue reading A Rock & Sling Fundraiser
Rock & Sling is pleased to announce its nominations for the 2011 Pushcart Prize "To the Reverend Arnold Kenseth" by Ray Amorosi (issue 6.1) "Day After Christmas" by Cathy Bobb (issue 6.1) "Horoscope with a Perimeter of Concertina" by Jeffrey G. Dodd (issue 6.1) "Psalm 42" by Kent Leathem (issue 6.2) "There Are Always Pieces … Continue reading Pushcart Prize nominations
