From the Editor

Dear Readers,

Welcome! If you’re new to our literary journal, we encourage you to check out all that Barnstorm has to offer. If you’re a familiar face, we’re glad to see you again. Our 2018-19 staff is looking forward to bringing you the best fiction, nonfiction, and poetry — along with original visual art, interviews with authors, and our reflections on the craft of writing. We are a dedicated and passionate group of writers and readers who are always looking to publish exceptional work. If you’re interested in submitting, please review our guidelines; we look forward to your submissions.Whether you’re looking to read our latest publication, peruse a variety of visual art, or discover a new author through our Q&A interviews, we’re glad you’re here. Thank you for reading!

Kristen Melamed

Editor in Chief