Rewilding This spring I walked across the bottom field of my farm, crunching my way through the tall canary grass that had formed grey-green mats over the field, and reaching for the light, baby fir trees, barely sprung from the wet ground. Land everywhere records its history and then buries it. Buildings buckle and fallContinue reading “Rewilding. Non-fiction by Luanne Armstrong”
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Trotsky in the Amazon. Fiction by Nick Gerrard
Trotsky in the Amazon We had never been religious in our family, well there was one Uncle and Aunt who we hated visiting as they always dragged us along to Sunday school meetings. But I didn’t mind that in the end as I got off with Julie Clarke, the best looking girl; and she wasn’tContinue reading “Trotsky in the Amazon. Fiction by Nick Gerrard”
Eight Pointed Cross. A novel excerpt by Marthese Fenech
An excerpt from Eight Pointed Cross – a Novel of the Knights of Malta, the first in Fenech’s Siege of Malta Trilogy. Angelica pins a freshly washed blanket to the line, smiling at Katrina’s lively description of the sword Augustine gave Domenicus last night. Angelica just doesn’t know what to make of this girl. “It’sContinue reading “Eight Pointed Cross. A novel excerpt by Marthese Fenech”
Lotus Flower. Fiction by Kelly Kaur
Lotus Flower My high-pitched wails permeated the humid, grey-walled hospital room. Loud, angry protests of being rudely thrust into the crap of life. My mother shed bitter tears of regret. Not the coveted son my father wanted. A second daughter. A woman who could only deliver girl children. Useless. My mother gazed indifferentlyContinue reading “Lotus Flower. Fiction by Kelly Kaur”
The Owl On My Shoulder. Fiction by Vineetha Mokkil
The Owl On My Shoulder (First Published in Jellyfish Review) “The owl on my shoulder is my father,” I tell people at work on Monday morning. “He has taken this form to escape his adversaries.” I get incredulous stares and eyerolls from the doubters. They stay away from me all day as if I haveContinue reading “The Owl On My Shoulder. Fiction by Vineetha Mokkil”
3 Flash Fictions by Catalina Florescu
Three Situations, One Narrator Situation One: Two Sisters Discuss the 7th Commandment “She said she wanted to get married.” “Who said that?” “Mother.” “But she is married.” “I know that.” “Is she having an episode or what?” “An episode of what? She does not have episodes.” “How about last month when she said ‘theyContinue reading “3 Flash Fictions by Catalina Florescu”
John Pietaro in conversation with Jane SpokenWord
In this month’s podcast we introduce you to John Pietaro, a life long New Yorker, author, poet, and musician. In our interview he shares his personal experience of inner city life, his involvement in the struggle for affordable housing caused by gentrification, politics and the effects of Covid 19, as well as his extensive knowledgeContinue reading “John Pietaro in conversation with Jane SpokenWord”
Spectacles, Testicles, Wallet and Watch. Fiction by Alex Keegan
Late February, 1991. Friday Friday afternoon, very cold, and Thomas Smith, sales manager, leaves his London offices for home. Tom has left a little early. Once a week he allows himself the chance to beat the crush of commuters travelling from Waterloo to the South Coast. He knows that the 15:30 train to WeymouthContinue reading “Spectacles, Testicles, Wallet and Watch. Fiction by Alex Keegan”
More WCLJ Back Issues are on their way!
Thank you for your interest and support of WordCity Literary Journal. The final four back issues from our previous site are about to appear here. If you’re a contributor from those issues, thank you for your patience. If you’re a reader, so much more amazing content is headed your way! If you receive email alerts,Continue reading “More WCLJ Back Issues are on their way!”
Write Towards the Light. A WCLJ Call for January 2022 Manuscripts
Our call for mss for WordCity Literary Journal’s January 2022 issue comes from our consulting editor, Lori Roadhouse! WRITE TOWARDS THE LIGHT “But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?” – William Shakespeare In the northern hemisphere, we are in the darkest days, the longest nights, of the year. How do you find inspiration andContinue reading “Write Towards the Light. A WCLJ Call for January 2022 Manuscripts”
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