
Mslexia Magazine - Issue 105
Full of creative inspiration, practical advice and original poetry, fiction and memoir
What's new in cosy crime, grief and poetry performance, flash fiction endings, how a short story is born and award-winning poetry
In this issue
Agenda Social anxiety: global expert on tech and democracy Seyi Akiwowo charts a path forward through the social media landscape
Bedside table Lynne Trusse tells us what she's reading in bed
Interview Laura Steven talks to Mexican Gothic author Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Birthing a story Jane Rogers chronicles the creation of a short story
The knowledge Julie Vuong explains what's happening in 'cosy crime'
Marketing for beginners Roxie Key outlines for simple ways to promote a new book
PLUS: Jane Hirshfield introduces the runners-up and winners of the 2024 Mslexia Poetry Competition
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