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Which Came First: Alcoholism and Mental Illness or Writing

WebAs a writer, but even more so as an indigenous writer, I’ve always been plagued by the pervasive image of the self-destructive, mentally ill, alcoholic writer.

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An Interview with Poet Lisa Gill – Blue Mesa Review

WebNovember 21, 2013 bmreditr. Lisa Gill is the recipient of an NEA fellowship in poetry and author of five books. She founded the Local poets Guild and lives near Moriarty, NM with …

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University of New Mexico – Blue Mesa Review

WebBlue Mesa Review was founded by Rudolfo Anaya in 1989. Anaya, a Creative Writing instructor at the time, wanted a space for New Mexican and …

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Writer’s Guide to Self-Care – Blue Mesa Review

WebFor the last few months, I have been dealing with depression. It feels like someone is randomly shooting arrows at me. I dodge as many of them as I can, but some have …

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BMR Goes AWP 2020 – Blue Mesa Review

WebNext week, Blue Mesa Review will be roadtripping the Southwest from Albuquerque to San Antonio for the Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference.

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When Words Starve You: A book review of Melissa Broder’s Milkfed

WebMia Casas, writer and BMR reader, reviews Melissa Broder’s novel, Milkfed for Staff Writes. TW: This post deals with eating disorders. Melissa Broder’s short novel, …

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Debra Monroe Educates Us Unsentimentally – Blue Mesa Review

WebThe allure of memoir is that it’s part voyeurism and part cheerleader. The reader is fascinated with the writer’s journey through the seemingly un-navigable; trusting, of …

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Creative Writing – Blue Mesa Review

WebAs the new Poetry Editor of Blue Mesa Review, my goal is to look for poetry that is both well-built and takes risks. I’m anxious (in all kinds of ways) to continue the …

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Review of Elegy on Kinderklavier – Blue Mesa Review

WebArna Bontemps Hemenway thinks about story a lot—even for a fiction writer. His collection Elegy on Kinderklavier, published by Sarabande Books earlier this year, …

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MFA – Blue Mesa Review

WebThe first day of the semester at the University of New Mexico is today, but the staff at Blue Mesa Review isn’t quite ready to let go of the summer.

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Summer Suggestions: Memoir Turned Graphic Novel

WebIllustrations and narrative: the perfect reading combo beside the pool or under a shade tree during the lazy days of summer. We enjoyed them when we were kids (who …

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Blog – Blue Mesa Review

WebLike the passing of the seasons, our spring issue release means it’s time for our summer contest. Beginning June 1, 2017, contest submissions will be open and we couldn’t be …

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Blog – Blue Mesa Review

WebReaders, I’d like to start by expressing what a true honor it is to be Editor-in-Chief of Blue Mesa Review for this upcoming academic year. Likely, this year is bound to look very …

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Nonfiction – Blue Mesa Review

WebPDF – “Buckshot” by Suzanne Martin, from Issue 44. 1st Place Nonfiction – 2021 Summer Contest, selected by Kim Barnes.

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Blog – Blue Mesa Review

WebWe are excited to announce the 2016 Blue Mesa Review Summer Contest judges! Send us your best work in Poetry, Fiction, and Nonfiction. Our Poetry judge is Ocean …

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Manic Pixie Dream Girl Over

WebManic Pixie Dream Girl Over? March 21, 2023 Blue Mesa Review. Undergraduate BMR reader, Alexis Pierce, discusses the rise in popularity of “Female …

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Blog – Blue Mesa Review

WebWhat’s not to love about Roger Reeve’s King Me? His debut collection takes on sorrow and loss, illuminating issues of race, gender, and identity through vivid …

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Blog – Blue Mesa Review

WebA few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending the Taos Summer Writers’ Conference. I took an excellent workshop with Tom Barbash on examining the intricacies of craft in fiction.

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