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Cracking the Earth: A 25th Anniversary Anthology from Calyx

Cracking the Earth: A 25th Anniversary Anthology from Calyx

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Cracking the Earth: A 25th Anniversary Anthology from Calyx

Cracking the Earth: A 25th Anniversary Anthology from Calyx

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"CALYX stands out from the crowd..."—Utne Reader"CALYX is an aesthetic pleasure to hold and to look at, as well as to read and remember."—Robin Morgan"TERRIFIC, rich, inspired, inspiring."—Olga Broumas"Thank you for all your good and beautiful work."—Gloria Steinem"CALYX holds a special place in my heart. Some of my very first published words—two poems—were published in CALYX years ago. I've never forgotten the thrill of turning those beautifully illustrated pages and seeing my name, my earnest words, printed there alongside those of some of my literary heroines. It made me feel as if I belonged to the important company of women."—Barbara Kingsolver"CALYX is a paragon of the literary arts, an exemplar of what great writing and editing can create. From here will come our literary heritage."—John Berry, editor-in-chief, Library Journal"...devoted to the very best art and literature of the contemporary woman."—Literary Magazine Review"The work you do brings dignity, intelligence, and a sense of wholeness to the world."—Barry Lopez"A first rate journal of art and literature..."—Bill Katz, Magazines for LibrariesCelebrating the 25th anniversary of CALYX Journal, this anthology includes work by well-known and up-and-coming CALYX discoveries. Considered one of the finest literary journals in the country, the editors celebrate the silver anniversary with work that blazes a brilliant path across the literary world.Author tour:• Seattle• Portland• San Francisco• San Diego• Los AngelesBeverly McFarland is Senior Editor and Micki Reaman is the Managing Editor of CALYX Journal and CALYX Books. They received the University of Oregon's Women of Achievement Award for their work with CALYX.Contributors Include:Ellen BassSusan VreelandM. Evelina GalangAlice DerryFran AdlerMarina TsvetaevaHazel Hall

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Inc. Calyx writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Inc. Calyx lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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