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Announcing the Winners of our 2023 Awards
The Southern Review is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Oran Robert Perry Burke Awards for Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Literary Translation, as well as the James Olney Award. These annual awards, established and funded by the generous support of donors, are presented to contributors in recognition of an exceptional work that appears in […]
A Writer’s Insight: Pallavi Wakharkar
Pallavi Wakharkar’s story, “On Live” appears in the autumn 2023 issue of The Southern Review. Here she discusses creating the nostalgic setting of her story, the evolution of childhood friendships, and the process of revising the piece. Emilie Rodriguez, Editorial Assistant: In this story, TJ and PJ are brought back to their child and teen […]
The Southern Review’s Annual Holiday Sale
It’s time for The Southern Review‘s annual holiday sale! From December 4 to 15, enjoy a complimentary The Southern Review T-shirt with each subscription purchase, to be sent to you or to the recipient of your choice, as well as a 20% discount. Share the gift of The Southern Review! Have a wonderful holiday season, and […]
A Writer’s Insight: Michael X. Wang
Michael X. Wang’s story, “The Gatekeepers,” appears in the autumn 2023 issue of The Southern Review. Here he discusses his inspiration for the piece, the challenges of setting a story over such a long period of time, and how easy it is not to realize that we’re living through history. Emilie Rodriguez, Editorial Assistant: What […]
A Writer’s Insight: Michael Downs
Michael Downs’s essay, “Answer When You Can,” appears in the Winter 2023 issue of The Southern Review. Here, he discusses narrative distance, the influence of journalism on memoir, tenderness, and more. Zach Shultz, editorial assistant: Rereading “Answer When You Can,” I found myself just as moved as the first time I encountered it. The essay […]