Beach Read Season Is Upon Us
“These are also the rich experiences that I want to bask in, that NC literary contributors like Sheryl and Emily and Jennifer recognize and appreciate and pour into their writing, both fiction and nonfiction.”
Editors’ Blog
The plural possessive is intentional. This blog will give all of NCLR’s editors a place to tell you how they contribute to NCLR’s mission to preserve and promote North Carolina’s rich literary history.
How Many NC Gothic Authors Can You Name?
Let’s explore and celebrate the gothic in North Carolina.
The Deep Attention of Poetry
During this brief meditation on Violet, my breathing has slowed down, my shoulders have relaxed, and frankly I have forgotten myself completely.
Breaking Sheaves of Light
Founding Editor Alex Albright reflects on A. R. Ammons’ 100th birthday party.
From Pieces to the Whole Picture
Senior Associate Editor Christy Alexander Hallberg puts together the puzzle of writing.
Creative Wandering Leads to East Carolina Family
Our new Art Editor introduces herself and how she found home in Eastern North Carolina.
So Many Friends in 30 Years
Editor Margaret Bauer reflects almost thirty years at the helm of NCLR and “introduces” our new Friends of NCLR group.
“We are made by the things we regret.”
Your story is important, to you, to us, to North Carolina.
So Long and Thanks for the Memories
Saying “Thanks and We’ll See You Around” to two of our longest-serving editors.
Listening, Learning, Letting Go
Our new Poetry Editor, Amber Flora Thomas, remembers one particular workshop participant, showing how important veteran’s stories are.