‘It’s this line / here’ … that’s a quote from James Schuyler (see ‘The Bluet’ below). It’s this line (or two) here that I’ve chosen from the poems I loved most during the first half of 2026 … So, read on! ‘I Will Always Love You’ by Frank O’Hara while I sought your face /
Made of blood, breath and soft underbellies … here are some of the best short stories I read in the first half of 2026. ‘Pulse’ by Cynan Jones The title story of Cynan Jones’ recent collection is both compellingly immediate and quietly devastating. On the surface, ‘Pulse’ is the tale of a fierce storm that threatens to
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