The Digital Nib
SeanchaÃ: With Lydia Renfro
‘A Brief Memoir of Raven Street’ by Jena Woodhouse
His table at the kafeneion was left unoccupied, out of respect. Kalliope, who still leased the corner kiosk selling newspapers and cigarettes, wept. He had been her favourite customer, because of his quiet courtesy.
The Critical Nib: With Emma Lee
Ada Wofford reviews Dana St Mary’s ‘Giants of Sand’
Ada Wofford reviews Dana St Mary's 'Giants of Sand'
Talking Heads
An Interview with Adam J Sorkin
Adam J Sorkin generously shares what it means to be creative and co-creative in the translation process, focusing on the joys and challenges of artistic collaborations.
The Critical Nib: With Emma Lee
Jeff Santosuosso reviews Eleanor Kedney’s ‘Between the Earth and Sky’
Jeff Santosuosso reviews Eleanor Kedney's 'Between the Earth and Sky'
An Astráil: With Denise O'Hagan
Two poems by Jena Woodhouse
Delve into the dark world of Norwegian artist Edvard Munch through these two evocative poems in the ekphrastic tradition by Australian poet Jena Woodhouse!
SeanchaÃ: With Lydia Renfro
‘Ha and Ha’ by Chris Eder
Benny opens mouth to brush teeth. I sit scowling between bottom incisors. Tongue hangs over me like umbrella. Drool drips around me. He looks happy. Glad someone is happy.
Talking Heads
Mary O’Malley in conversation with Tracy Gaughan
'Eavan gave me the letters of Lowell and Bishop so that I would see one relationship between a man and a woman who were literary equals, and see that he regarded her as such. That’s how to teach.' Irish woman of letters, Mary O’Malley speaks to Tracy Gaughan about her life in literature, education and music, the rich culture that shaped her imagination and why place is not always tethered to location.
Abhaile: With Tracy Gaughan
Two Poems by Dilys Rose
Elegant and well-crafted poems from one of Scotland's foremost writers, Dilys Rose.
North American Time: With Felicia McCarthy
Two Poems by Zachary Kluckman, the Founder of MindWell Poetry
Kluckman will be recognized by readers who understand the mind's darkness, its depths and razor sharp turns.
The Critical Nib: With Emma Lee
Justin Goodman reviews ‘Green Horses on the Wall’ by Cristina A Bejan
Justin Goodman reviews Cristina A Bejan's 'Green Horses on the Wall'
Translation Po-int: With Clara Burghelea
Two poems by Nilgun Marmara translated by Sevda Akyuz
Nilgun Marmara's poems in the translation of Sevda Akyuz exult in color and grief equally and seduce the reader with their vividness.
The Critical Nib: With Emma Lee
Emma Lee reviews ‘Rocky Landscape with Vagrants’ by Gary Glauber
Emma Lee reviews Gary Glauber's 'Rocky Landscape with Vagrants'.
An Astráil: With Denise O'Hagan
Two poems by Jules Leigh Koch
In our age of overblown expression, the chiselled lines and deliberate imagism of Australian poet Jules Leigh Koch are a real treat!
International Poetry
Poem by Sevda Akyuz
Sevda Aykuz's poem captures tender vulnerability in a striking, fleeting moment.
North American Time: With Felicia McCarthy
Poetry by Martin Willitts Jr.
Syracuse retired librarian, Martin Willetts Jr, is an activist for poetry, an editor for Comstock Review with many collections and awards.
The Critical Nib: With Emma Lee
Emma Lee Reviews ‘Enchanter’s Nightshade’ by Simon Currie
Emma Lee reviews Simon Currie's Enchanter's Nightshade.
SeanchaÃ: With Lydia Renfro
‘This Month on the Home Binge Office: UK Cinema’ by Jason Bentsman
Unfortunately, before the documentary can be completed, he meets his demise—along with the entire crew—via a roving violent disinformed Capitalist mob of #MeMyself&I...
Abhaile: With Tracy Gaughan
Poems by Mary Madec
The earthly and the mythic are in constant interplay in these poems by Mary Madec.
The Critical Nib: With Emma Lee
Charline Poirier reviews Graeme Hall’s ‘The Goddess of Macau’
Charline Poirier reviews Graeme Hall's 'The Goddess of Macau'
An Astráil: With Denise O'Hagan
One poem by Kathryn Fry
See the poetry in scientific discovery through the discerning and tender eye of Australian poet Kathryn Fry!
SeanchaÃ: With Lydia Renfro
‘Letters To Bird (Which Never Receive A Reply)’ by Marcia Hindson
The fog was thick at half past three, so when I walked into the street, I imagined this was how it must feel to live in the ear canal of a giant.
The Critical Nib: With Emma Lee
Emma Lee Reviews ‘Dominion’ Anthology edited by Zelda Knight and Ekpeki Oghenechovwe Donald
Emma Lee reviews 'Dominion' anthology edited by Zelda Knight and Ekpeki Oghenechovwe Donald
Translation Po-int: With Clara Burghelea
Three Poems in Translation by Laura Dan
Laura Dan's poems seduce the reader with their simple, visual touch and their dainty details.
The Critical Nib: With Emma Lee
Chloe Jaques reviews ‘No Spiders Were Harmed in the Making of this Book’ ed Cherry Potts from Arachne Press
Chloe Jacques reviews 'No Spider was harmed in the making of this book' edited by Cherry Potts for Arachne Press's 8th anniversary.
North American Time: With Felicia McCarthy
Poetry by Patricia Davis-Muffett
Three vivid narrative poems from Patricia Davis-Muffett, each of three describing a different experience from the many tragedies of 2020.
Abhaile: With Tracy Gaughan
Poetry by Katherine Duffy
Duffy’s vibrant poetry allows us to travel through a whole spectrum of colour, whilst standing still.
SeanchaÃ: With Lydia Renfro
‘A Silent Passing’ by Mike L. Nichols
He seems not to hear the rasping squeak of the screen door opening to produce two children who tread softly to stand immobile in the chemically green grass like lawn statuary, beardless garden gnomes in cartoon pajamas.
An Astráil: With Denise O'Hagan
One poem by Kit Willett
There is a wistfulness to this playful postmodern piece by New Zealand poet, Kit Willett, which will haunt you long after you’ve finished reading it!
Talking Heads
An interview with Andrei Codrescu
In this generous, witty conversation, Andrei Codrescu confesses 'Writing poetry is the only skill the young need.'
The Critical Nib: With Emma Lee
Carla Scarano D’Antonio reviews Patrick Osada’s ‘From the Family Album’
Carla Scarano D'Antonio reviews Patrick B Osada's 'From the Family Album'.
Talking Heads
Theo Dorgan speaks to Tracy Gaughan
‘I hope I have been true to what was given to me to say, and that I have dealt honestly with the language.’ The Blue Nib welcomes Irish man of letters, Theo Dorgan who took time out to speak to Tracy Gaughan about his life in literature, the new flourishing in Irish language poetry and spending time with Doris Lessing
Abhaile: With Tracy Gaughan
Poetry by Ciarán O’Rourke
Well versed in Western literature, a fact borne out in the quality and flexibility of his style, O’Rourke’s poems evoke and challenge a millenia old tradition.
Talking Heads
Judith Beveridge in conversation with Denise O’Hagan
Described as ‘one of Australia’s most gifted poets', Judith Beveridge, speaks of her passion both for poetry and for the natural world.
An Astráil: With Denise O'Hagan
Two Poems by Featured Poet, Judith Beveridge
Not for nothing is Judith Beveridge known as ‘one of Australia’s most gifted poets of both the natural and the human world’, as these two works amply demonstrate!
Talking Heads
Una Mannion in conversation with Dave Kavanagh
Ahead of appearing in issue 44. Award-winning poet and writer, Una Mannion talks candidly with Dave Kavanagh about her early life, her writing day and why she finds particular comfort in prose.
The Critical Nib: With Emma Lee
Emma Lee reviews Peter Mitchell’s ‘Conspiracy of Skin’
Emma Lee reviews Peter Mitchell's 'Conspiracy of Skin'
North American Time: With Felicia McCarthy
Poetry by Frances Roberts-Reilly
Poetry from Frances Roberts-Reilly a direct descendant of Abram Wood and the notable family of Welsh triple harpists, fiddlers and storytellers.
North American Time: With Felicia McCarthy
Poetry by Michael Martin
Quirky contemporary poems from USA's Michael Martin
Latest Articles
Editorial
The end is nigh and parting is indeed such sweet sorrow
As an awful years ends, we bid you farewell.
Dave Kavanagh, Managing Editor of The Blue Nib celebrates the readers, writers, contributors and editors who have made the last five years so very special.
Talking Heads
MARK TREDINNICK IN CONVERSATION WITH DENISE O’HAGAN
In this in-depth and articulate conversation, celebrated Australian poet Mark Tredinnick shares some of his insights on poetry - what first drew him to it, what it means to him, and how he works.
The Write Life With Clare Morris
Thanks for the Memories
Maggie Sawkins and Margaret Kiernan share poignant memories from their childhood.
The Write Life With Clare Morris
‘Ezekiel’ by Eugene Yakubu
The village was gloomy when I got there. Its hand to its cheeks. Last time I was here my grandfather Bobai Lambaya was being buried. Now my brother.
Abhaile: With Tracy Gaughan
Poetry by Alwyn Marriage
Managing editor of the publishing house, Oversteps Books, Alwyn's eleven books include poetry, fiction and nonfiction.
The Critical Nib: With Emma Lee
Emma Lee reviews ‘Tymes Goe By Turnes Solstice Shorts Festival 2020’ edited Cherry Potts
Emma Lee reviews 'Tymes Goe By Turnes Solstice Shorts Festival 2020' edited by Cherry Potts
The Critical Nib: With Emma Lee
Lynda Scott Araya reviews John Bartlett’s ‘Awake at 3am’
Linda Scott Araya reviews John Bartlett's 'Awake at 3am'
The Critical Nib: With Emma Lee
Emma Lee reviews Jena Woodhouse’s ‘Dreams of Flight’
Emma Lee reviews Jena Woodhouse's 'Dreams of Flight'