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Welcome to Facets!
In this issue we see first-time fiction from returning writers Cheryl Strayed (nonfiction narrative, January 2003) and Kevin Grossman (poetry, April 2002, October 2002, and January 2003), two stories in an edgy vein from M. D'Entremont McInnis, and drama from returning writer Kevin Harvey (October 2001). Harvey describes his dramatic piece as a cross between stage play and prose, as much to be read as to be seen. Along with fierce intellectual vitality, the reader is treated to nearly slapstick comedy and quirky, poignant characters in "The French Impressionist Wrestler." Within it, you'll encounter classic TV wrestling, philosophy found in classic comic books, and a lonely man's late sexual awakening.
The poetry of many past contributors also appears here alongside new work by Elise Bowditch, Leslie Harris, Claudia Putnam, and Phibby Venable. We also introduce a new page, "Writers' Resources," where organizations can advertise writing programs, conferences, and contests. To launch this new page, we asked writers for the best writing advice they ever received, and some of the answers are shown there. The topic of past contributor Donna Spector's poem "Writing Like Shakespeare" may be the worst writing advice of all time, in which the authority of great literature becomes oppressive, effectively muting the writer's voice. The heartening idea that a writer's time is never wasted is the subject of a new poem by past contributor and consulting editor, Susan Rawlins, "How It Works When It Works, If."
We were thrilled to learn that past contributor Nancy Haiduck's poem, "Moon Over the Bronx Expressway," published here in April 2002, won first place in the 2002 Janice Farrell Poetry Competition. Although Haiduck has worked as a writer all her life, she began writing poetry only recently, and "Moon Over the Bronx Expressway" is her first published poem.
Starting with this issue, we will add items to the "News About Facets Writers" page as we learn about them so that events like readings and workshops can be listed in a timely manner. "News About Facets Writers" is open to all past contributors.
We hope you enjoy the diversity of fiction, drama, and poetry here and share it with your friends. The next issue is scheduled to appear around July 31, 2003, so please visit again for periodic updates and previews. Thank you!
Anne Hudson and William Routhier
April 30, 2003
