Letters from the Editor

Easter Monday Reflections

Easter Monday Reflections
Hey – it’s still Easter in some parts of the world!  According to Wikipedia, it’s Easter Monday in some 120 countries around the world, and people are still celebrating Holy Week.  Per my casual research, people are holding egg races, pouring buckets of water over girls’ heads,...
April 1st, 2013 | Letters from the Editor | Read More

Poetry Carnival

Poetry Carnival
I am so grateful for those who participated in this inaugural Poetry Carnival. We have poets from far and wide. Don’t be misled by the number of courageous souls who risked undertaking the challenge. I am thrilled about the quality of poets we are. My challenge to Burnside was to write a poem...
December 9th, 2012 | Letters from the Editor | Read More

He Heard Us

He Heard Us
I have decided I like gifts.  I like to both give and receive them. I know it’s not super PC anymore, what with all the materialism and all. But I actually grew up rather spoiled, and rather than staying spoiled I learned that material stuff does not solve all life’s problems. So I don’t...
November 23rd, 2012 | Letters from the Editor | Read More

Thanks

Thanks
November 22nd, 2012 | Letters from the Editor, Letters to the Editor | Read More

Poetry Carnival

Poetry Carnival
To those of you who may not already know, My name is Michael and I am the new Poetry Editor at Burnside. I joined Burnside in 2010 via an essay on U2 and Social Justice. It has been a delight to collaborate on numerous pieces with the editorial team. In addition to several poems published, I have been...
October 7th, 2012 | Letters from the Editor | Read More

It’s Been Awhile

It’s Been Awhile
Hello, Burnside! It’s been some time since I posted a Letter from the Editor. A year ago, I got the itch to follow a dream. I’ve always wanted to bring Burnside into the publishing world, and advances in book production technology finally meant that goal was reasonable. It’s been a...
September 12th, 2012 | Editorial, Featured, Letters from the Editor | Read More

Burnside Gets Around

Burnside Gets Around
We interrupt this program for two very exciting announcements! First, as many of you may have heard, the Wild Goose Festival is expanding!  In addition to their Shakori Hills, NC festival, they will now hold Wild Goose West! Where: Benton County, Oregon When:  August 31-September 2 Why:    ”In...
July 12th, 2012 | Letters from the Editor | Read More

Introducing Burnside Books

Introducing Burnside Books
I’m proud to announce a new venture, the next step in a process that started right here at Burnside. It’s called Burnside Books, and it’s an exciting new publishing company. You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and we’d be forever in your debt if you did. I wanted to use...
March 19th, 2012 | Featured, Letters from the Editor | Read More

BWC at FFW

BWC at FFW
We interrupt this BWC programming for a very important PSA. Hey there EVRE1!  You’ll want to RSVP for FFW this APR 19-21 in GR, MI ASAP! I know I’m looking forward to this biennial festival after rounds of ISTEP tests and implementing IEPs and RTIs at my FT job at CMS where I also earn PGP points...
January 18th, 2012 | Letters from the Editor | Read More

Editorial Notes

Editorial Notes
Burnsiders, It’s been a while since I’ve said hello, and I apologize for that. I thought I’d give an update on what’s been going on around here. I’ll make it a numbered list, because that’s always nice and easy. 1. Three of Burnside’s editors, along with a good...
March 7th, 2011 | Editorial, Featured, Letters from the Editor | Read More
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