59.4 is live folks! In issue 59.4, you’ll find work from the three winners of the 2021 Jacob Zilber Prize for Short Fiction: Zilla Jones, Amorina Kingdon, and Jessica Bloom. The issue also features a thought provoking cover photo,...
Interview by David Ly Tolu Oloruntoba’s debut poetry collection, The Junta of Happenstance, is a journey through syncopated language to peel back his own interpretation of the (im)migrant experience, struggles against social injustices, and his time as a physician....
We are so honoured that Marcos agreed to judge our CNF contest this year, they also took some time to answer a few questions from our Promotions Editor Ali Barnett. You can enter our CNF contest and read the...
After reading through almost 300 pieces, the PRISM editorial team has chosen our top three winners of the Grouse Grind Prize for V. Short Forms. A huge congrats to Suzannah, Moni, and Delani! Grand Prize “Most Nights” by Suzannah...
Interview by Jesse Holth Allie McFarland’s debut novel, Disappearing in Reverse (University of Calgary Press, 2020), features an unnamed narrator as the main character—a picara who is on a journey of grief, discovery, humour, and burgeoning adulthood. Jesse Holth:...
The following stories have been shortlisted for the 2020 Grouse Grind Lit Prize for V. Short Forms. In no particular order: Congratulations to all the writers who made our long and shortlists! Shortlist in type *just in case* the...
We’re excited to announce the 2021 Grouse Grind Lit Prize longlist! “Exit” by Ruth Walker“Howl” by Amina Gautier“Most Nights” by Suzannah Showler“Mum holds her palm against your lower back and tells you she’s going to let go” by Sarah...
Our annual Creative Non-fiction Contest is now open for submissions! You have until July 31, 2021 (extended deadline) to send us your finest and truest stories—from essays to memoirs, literary journalism and beyond! We are honoured to have Marcos Gonsalez...
The Lights of PragueNicole JarvisPenguin Random House, 2021 Review by Nikki H. The Lights of Prague is a standalone historical fantasy written by Nicole Jarvis. This debut novel tells the story of Domek, a monster hunter known as a...
