Pen in Hand: Literary Journal of the Maryland Writers' Association, January 2017 (Mwa Literary Journal, Jan. 2017)

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Pen in Hand: Literary Journal of the Maryland Writers' Association, January 2017 (Mwa Literary Journal, Jan. 2017)

Written by Gandharva Raja
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Pen in Hand is the official biannual literary journal of the Maryland Writers' Association. This January 2017 edition includes poetry, short stories, a memoir, and a play.Contents: Message from the Editor - Dr. Tapendu K. BasuMessage from the President of MWA--Eileen Haavik McIntireAn Interview with Steven Leyva, EditorPoetryHospitality--Rachel E. HicksBirth of the Girl-Child - Rachel E. HicksRemnants of Empire--Rachel E. HicksMarley Station Mall Reunion--Meg EdenA Project on Long-Term Goals---Meg EdenA Visit to the Doctor of Herbal Medicine--Laura ShovanThe Color of Her Volkswagen--Lynne Spigelmire VitaEvolution in Reverse--Lalita NoronhaEarly September Evenings--Thomas L. BudesheimHaiku--Andrew McDowellShort StoriesWalk to Morning--Barbara MorrisonThe Mountain Man--Eileen Haavik McIntireMurder on Death Row--Dick EllwoodMemoirA Professor Learns to Write--Dr. Fred L. PincusDramaA Play in One Act: Do Carrots Prevent Cataract?--Gandharva raja

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Gandharva Raja is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, Gandharva Raja can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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