“History of Glass,” by Kathleen Savino
Even the ancients knew: Glass is neither solid nor liquid, but in another state always in between. Old windows are usually thicker at the bottom, since over centuries, glass drifts as if it has known warmth. We opened the window gate and climbed out onto the fire escape because it was too warm inside. I leaned against your back, lit a cigarette, breathed until the orange point met my fingers. You told me that you first knew you were...
Karin Davidson Awarded Spring 2012 Orlando Short Fiction Prize
Karin’s winning short story, “The Geography of First Kisses,” was published in Issue No. 12 of the Los Angeles Review.
Flynn Berry Awarded Spring 2012 Orlando Creative Nonfiction Prize
Flynn’s winning essay, “Surfing,” was published in Issue No. 12 of the Los Angeles Review.
Megan Alpert Awarded Spring 2012 Orlando Poetry Prize
Megan’s winning poem, “crafting,” was published in Issue No. 12 of the Los Angeles Review.
Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock Awarded Spring 2012 Orlando Flash Fiction Award
Bonnie-Sue’s winning flash fiction story, “The Smell of Other People’s Houses,” was published in Issue No. 12 of the Los Angeles Review.
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Nina Salvadoré
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