Download or read book Delmarva Review written by Bill Gourgey and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-03 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the twelfth annual edition of the Delmarva Review, our current contribution to discovering the best of literary work. Our editors selected the original new prose and poetry of fifty-three authors from thousands of submissions. Individually and collectively, the writing in this volume touches us as human beings. We can also enjoy the authors' craft and unique voice in the telling of stories and poetry.Our editors selected 72 poems, 10 short stories, and nine nonfiction essays. We also reviewed six recent books of special interest, by regional writers. In all, the authors come from 17 states, the District of Columbia, and four other countries. We are especially pleased to feature the poetry of Meredith Davies Hadaway. Poetry Editor Anne Colwell interviewed Meredith about her work, and six of her poems follow the interview.While there is not one common theme emerging from this year's work, there is an existential darkness that embodies many of the stories and poems. Perhaps that is a sign of our times. The cover photograph, "Rough Water," by contributing photographer Jay P. Fleming, perfectly embodies the themes from this year's selections. Jay's photograph provides the feeling of nature's power and passion, which is expressed throughout this year's writing.

Download or read book The Delmarva Review written by Wilson Wyatt and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-10-31 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the eighth edition of The Delmarva Review, a literary journal dedicated to the discovery of compelling new prose and poetry. In this edition, we are pleased to present a sampling of voices and writing styles from 35 contributors, representing 12 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada.

Download or read book Delmarva Review Volume 7 written by Delmarva Review and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Delmarva Review written by Wilson Wyatt and published by . This book was released on 2014-10 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the seventh edition of The Delmarva Review, a literary journal dedicated to the discovery of compelling new prose and poetry. In this edition, we are pleased to present a sampling of voices and writing styles from 40 contributors, representing 14 states, the District of Columbia, and one foreign country.

Download or read book Delmarva Review written by Bill Gourgey and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-18 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the eleventh annual Delmarva Review, a literary journal publishing exceptional new writing. Our editors selected the work of 45 authors that stood out from thousands of submissions. Here you will find 57 poems, 10 short stories, 11 nonfiction and four micro nonfiction selections. We also reviewed five recent books by regional writers. In all, the authors come from 19 states and two other countries.A common theme emerged from this year's writing: the discovery or realization of individuality. Often during difficult times, adversity leaves its impression on one's identity; it shapes us. It can also be celebrated. Individuality and creativity are inseparable.As a journal, our focus is on the voice and literary qualities of authors' work to tell their stories. We are impressed by the courage and clarity of a writer to reveal skillfully a personal feeling or truth that will be remembered. They represent human challenges in a changing world. In most cases, the stories take on more than one meaning. In all cases, the voice is authentic.Don't miss this issue, our most comprehensive collection to date!

Download or read book Flying Over Delmarva written by Joanne Guifoil and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Delmarva Review written by Wilson Wyatt Jr and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the ninth annual Delmarva Review, a literary journal publishing exceptional poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction, in print and digital editions. In Volume 9, contributing writers probe a number of topics, including love, loss, aging, addiction, physical and mental illness, personal identity, relationships, and, of course, death. This volume contains the poetry and prose of thirty-six authors from 11 states and includes forty-seven poems, eight short stories, and 10 essays and memoirs. We also review five recent books by regional authors.

Download or read book Birdwatcher s Guide to Delmarva written by Sierra Press and published by Sierra Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bird life on the Delmarva Peninsula is remarkably diverse ranging from waterfowl to colorful woodland warblers that have a decidedly tropical look. A project of the Delmarva Advisory Council's Atlantic Flyway Byway Consortium, this guide includes best seasons, events, birding ethics, and the areas and species for birding in each area on the Peninsula.

Download or read book Delmarva Review written by Bill Gourgey and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WELCOME TO DELMARVA REVIEW VOLUME 14, an annual, independent, nonprofit literary journal. In this, our largest edition, we selected the new writing of seventy authors that stood out from thousands of submissions during the year. Volume 14 includes one hundred poems, thirteen short stories, twelve creative nonfiction essays, and seven book reviews. In all, the writers come from twenty-five states, the District of Columbia, and four foreign countries. About forty percent are from the Delmarva and Chesapeake region, though the review welcomes the best new writing in English from all writers, regardless of borders. The cover photograph, Tangier Island Light at dusk, is by contributing photographer Jay P. Fleming. It was taken as part of Fleming's work for his wonderful new narrative photography book, Island Life, capturing "a pivotal moment in time for Smith and Tangier." Life on these isolated islands in the Chesapeake Bay-the largest estuary in the United States-is often considered frozen in time, but Fleming has delved deeper, documenting work and life on the islands "as the very forces that sustain them also threaten to take them away." While not the theme of the book, or of the Delmarva Review, climate change remains highly concerning. There is no preaching here-just the facts, images, and human stories-and you are likely to learn something new from the content (see the book review in this edition). The rest is up to you. No singular theme emerges from this issue of the Delmarva Review. As a literary collection, we continue to focus on the best new writing and what is at stake or at risk emotionally or intellectually in the author's work. The book opens with thoughts about life and death, where we realize the uncertainty of our days. Other topics include loss, desire, aging, equality, haunting regrets, bullying, beliefs, the pandemic, and the list goes on. Ultimately, themes revolve around change. It is through human change that we are forced to discover truths that guide us on our journeys or, perhaps, to make sense of where we have been. This is where our truths count most, usually with discomfort and little room for alternate deception. The book contains three major genre divisions: Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, and Poetry. An editor's interview with a featured writer opens each section. The interviews are designed to set a tone for the writing that follows. They provide readers with a window into the authors' intentions-what they were thinking when they wrote the piece or the choices they faced. We hope this adds an interesting dimension to all the writing presented. Volume 14 also includes seven reviews of recent books of special interest to readers. Delmarva Review was created to provide both established and aspiring writers with a valued venue to present their best work in print at a time when many commercial publishers continue to reduce content or are going out of business. For electronic reading, we have been among the first literary journals to publish an eBook edition. Both editions are available from major booksellers online. The printed book is available from participating specialty bookstores.

Download or read book Delmarva Review written by Bill Gourgey and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-11-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the Delmarva Review's 15th anniversary edition. Writing from 60 authors was selected from thousands of submissions during the year. This issue includes 78 poems, 11 short stories, and 12 nonfiction essays. In all, the writers come from 18 states, the District of Columbia, and 5 foreign countries. The review welcomes the best new writing in English from all writers regardless of borders. This year's cover photograph of an osprey, The Fisherman, tells its own story. The osprey, with wings spread exhibiting his power, has positioned himself high above the water on a storm-broken tree trunk, his talons clutching a partially devoured fish. The osprey's purpose is not so much the fish as it is his desire to lure a suitable mate for the season's nest. Thematically, the image exhibits the territorial imperative shared by most animals, including humans. Each story or poem in this issue has its own message. No singular theme was selected for the edition. As a literary collection, we focus on the most compelling new writing and what is at stake or at risk emotionally or intellectually in the author's work. Popular topics include grief, death, pain, love, living, place, acceptance, freedom, aging, and the uncertainty of life, among others. They have one quality in common-change-and the uncomfortable challenges of dealing with change.

Download or read book Amphibians and Reptiles of Delmarva written by James F. White and published by Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because of its geographic position and its geologic past, the Delmarva Peninsula is a transition zone between the northern and southern sections of the Atlantic Coast of North America. The north-south influences result in a high diversity of species of plants and animals, including amphibians and reptiles. Delmarva's amphibians and reptiles are overlooked by the vast majority of people living in the area. Many have never heard a northern spring peeper call or seen a salamander, even though a breeding chorus of peepers is common in the spring and salamanders are residents of most woodlands in Delmarva. Misconceptions also abound. For example, people sometimes think they have seen "cottonmouths" (water moccasins) on Delmarva, though this venomous species is not known to occur north of the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. Other common fallacies are the belief that snakes are slimy or that handling a toad can cause warts. This updated field guide to amphibians and reptiles of Delmarva will be useful to everyone interested in these fascinating creatures--from the curious child who brings home a salamander, to students, experienced naturalists, and professionals in need of life history, behavioral, and distributional information on Delmarva's amphibians (salamanders and frogs) and reptiles (turtles, lizards, and snakes). Seventy-three species are included in this second edition--seventy known to occur on Delmarva and three that the authors believe either occur there or once did. Outstanding color plates aid in identifying the species.

Download or read book The Delmarva Review written by Wilson Wyatt and published by . This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the sixth edition of The Delmarva Review, a literary journal publishing compelling new fiction and nonfiction and distinctive poetry. In Volume 6, you will discover the imaginative work of 23 authors from nine states and the District of Columbia. The editors selected Ron Capps, founder of the Veterans Writing Project, as the featured writer for his personal essay, "Writing My Way Home," in this edition. He reminds us of the power of writing to heal and cope after experiencing unimaginable physical and psychological adversity. Thirty-one poems, from ii poets, represent a wide range of poetic voice and form. They lead us to unexpected moments of beauty and insight. The fiction section contains seven stories. "Undertow" offers a penetrating view of self-esteem and misunderstanding. A flash fiction piece probes personal identity. In another story, the author creates the authentic voice of an Iranian girl facing generational complexity on her journey to experience love. In all, the stories explore freedom, aging, loss, and life's unanticipated consequences.

Download or read book Delmarva Review written by Bill Gourgey and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-24 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the thirteenth annual Delmarva Review, an independent, nonprofit literary journal. Our editors have selected the new work of 64 authors that stood out from thousands of submissions during the year. In this edition, we are publishing 79 poems, 10 short stories, 11 creative nonfiction essays, and seven book reviews. In all, the writers come from twenty-one states, the District of Columbia, and five foreign countries. Forty-two percent are from the Delmarva and Chesapeake region, though the review welcomes the best new writing in English from all writers, regardless of borders.The cover photograph, "Cedar Island Watch House," by contributing photographer Jay P. Fleming, captures the feeling of nature's power and suggests the increasing concern of climate change on our coasts.A number of human themes are represented in this issue. One, in particular, gives life to the others-change. We strive to deal with change in our daily lives. While change can be uncomfortable, often confronting personal denial, it finds its natural place in all forms of writing. After all, it is the change in a character's life that creates the action of a good story...or in the narrative description that adheres to our strongest beliefs and emotions. As our lives change, we are forced to discover the truth to guide us on our journeys, or perhaps to make sense of where we have been. The search for meaning is the basis for the best of enduring literature.In this issue, we are featuring three exceptional writers. They introduce the published work of the volume in three sections: fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. An interview with the featured writer opens the section, showcasing the author's work in the genre followed by the evocative writing of other authors in the category. It is our hope that the interviews provide an interesting perspective of the author's work, as well as the genre, for discerning readers.This year's selected writers feature Sue Ellen Thompson who opens the Creative Nonfiction section with her new memoir When Friendship Dies. Thompson, from Oxford, Maryland, is well known as an outstanding poet to readers and critics, alike. I interview Thompson to learn why she chose creative nonfiction, over poetry, to reveal her story. We publish both the poem and memoir in this edition. Introducing the Fiction collection, we are pleased to be the exclusive publisher of the first English translation of A Reversed Miracle, a short story by the prolific Argentinian writer Guillermo Martínez. Fiction editor Harold O. Wilson interviews Martínez about the background and depth of his story. The Poetry section opens with poetry editor Anne Colwell interviewing Filipina American poet Luisa A. Igloria, the new Poet Laureate of Virginia and professor of English and creative writing at Old Dominion University. Dr. Colwell's interview is an insightful introduction to seven of Dr. Igloria's new poems.In addition to the selection of poetry and prose for the 13th edition, we expanded the Book Reviews to seven new regional books. This is the section of the journal that is exclusive to regional writers or regional Delmarva-Chesapeake subjects.As Delmarva Review enters its fourteenth year, it has become an established national literary journal open to the exceptional work of all writers, regardless of borders. The review was created to provide both established and aspiring writers with a valued venue to feature their best work in print at a time when many commercial publishers were reducing content or closing their doors. We also publish an eBook edition for electronic reading.

Download or read book Civil War Ghosts at Fort Delaware written by Ed Okonowicz and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2012-02-13 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghosts at the Civil War island prison at Fort Delaware State Park.

Download or read book The Delmarva Review written by Emily Rich and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-11 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amidst the uncertainties of life, people grasp for what is eternal in the human condition. They grasp for connection and for hope. A teacher recognizes the spark of awakening in a student's eyes; regular customers become family at a traditional corner deli. Time-honored rituals celebrate commitment; poets find comfort in the familiar landscapes and the sights and smells of home. An educator struggles to reach a troubled student, and the possibility of love blooms between two injured souls. This issue, celebrating the tenth anniversary of Delmarva Review, features 34 contributors from around the U.S. and abroad whose work touches on the themes of change and hope, among many others.

Download or read book The Agitators written by Dorothy Wickenden and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From the intimate perspective of three friends and neighbors in mid-nineteenth century Auburn, New York-the "agitators" of the title-acclaimed author Dorothy Wickenden tells the fascinating and crucially American stories of abolition, the Underground Railroad, the early women's rights movement, and the Civil War. Harriet Tubman-no-nonsense, funny, uncannily prescient, and strategically brilliant-was one of the most important conductors on the underground railroad and hid the enslaved men, women and children she rescued in the basement kitchens of Martha Wright, Quaker mother of seven, and Frances Seward, wife of Governor, then Senator, then Secretary of State William H. Seward. Harriet worked for the Union Army in South Carolina as a nurse and spy, and took part in a river raid in which 750 enslaved people were freed from rice plantations. Martha, a "dangerous woman" in the eyes of her neighbors and a harsh critic of Lincoln's policy on slavery, organized women's rights and abolitionist conventions with Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Frances gave freedom seekers money and referrals and aided in their education. The most conventional of the three friends, she hid her radicalism in public; behind the scenes, she argued strenuously with her husband about the urgency of immediate abolition. Many of the most prominent figures in the history books-Lincoln, Seward, Daniel Webster, Frederick Douglass, Charles Sumner, John Brown, Harriet Beecher Stowe, William Lloyd Garrison-are seen through the discerning eyes of the protagonists. So are the most explosive political debates: about women's roles and rights during the abolition crusade, emancipation, and the arming of Black troops; and about the true meaning of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Beginning two decades before the Civil War, when Harriet Tubman was still enslaved and Martha and Frances were young women bound by law and tradition, The Agitators ends two decades after the war, in a radically changed United States. Wickenden brings this extraordinary period of our history to life through the richly detailed letters her characters wrote several times a week. Like Doris Kearns Goodwin's Team of Rivals and David McCullough's John Adams, Wickenden's The Agitators is revelatory, riveting, and profoundly relevant to our own time"--

Download or read book The Story Within written by Laura Oliver, M.F.A. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laura Oliver has been teaching aspiring writers how to plumb emotional contradictions for insight for more than a decade in workshops and university classes. Now she has written the book her students have been asking her for, a book that aspiring writers of every genre can use to guide, coach, and encourage them on their journey.The Story Within employs the compelling art of memoir to illuminate craft and touches on nuanced subjects only a teacher who is herself actively writing knows to address. Each chapter offers excerpts from Laura's own stories, as well as those of students and published authors and then provides fresh advice and clear instruction on the subject of writing.