Letter from the EditorsDear Readers,
We – Associate Editors Gianna, Aleikza, and Coney – are very excited to announce that Issue 28 is now yours. This issue is one full of self-discovery, grief, joy, and a deeper understanding of our world and all that surrounds it. We are immensely proud of each piece featured inside, and we are thankful to all of our contributors as they’ve truly laid it all out on the table to bring you these gripping narratives and messages. |
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Since the first time she read it, Gianna Forgen has not stopped thinking about David Brinson’s “Trash,” a fictional story that showcases how much better we all are because of the joy of sporadic, unexpected human connection. She also greatly enjoyed the final poem in the issue, “After the Hurricane” by Matthew J. Andrews. A perfect summation of the themes present in Issue 28, this poem feels like both an ending and a beginning, a nudge to look persistently for the light in the darkness.
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Aleikza Diaz was especially drawn to the nonfiction in this issue, with “Gold-Plated” by Angela Townsend being her favorite piece. It is a delightful exploration of how given names bear more than just lineage, and allow us to name not only the person but their disposition and kindnesses. She was moved by Milla Kuiper’s “To Forget So Much History, Again,” which has a firm place in today’s current events. It serves as a brilliant reminder of how fortunate we can be to afford ignorance, and it stands as a deft spin on the theme of self-realization that this issue employs.
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As for Coney Zhang, they found that Milla Kuiper’s “Save It For Later” connected with them on a deep and personal level. This poem left Coney reflecting on the sentimental value of materialistic items of someone long gone and realized the same sentiment that she felt as the grandma in the poem. Along with that, she also found “There, And Not There” by Jenn Powers to be incredibly evocative with its strong imagery and haunting language. It left them wondering if even the cruelest of people ever felt strong emotions such as grief or delight.
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Our contributors have given us so much to admire, and we are entirely grateful to be reflecting this work back to our readers. We would like to thank our entire editorial staff for their efforts in making Issue 28 an astounding success. As always, we are massively thankful for the unwavering commitment of our Editor-In-Chief, Katie Budris. Glassworks would not be what it is without the love and dedication of each person involved.
We hope that you’ll venture into Issue 28 with an open heart and emerge with the extraordinary gift of feeling closer to yourself.
Aleikza Diaz, Gianna Forgen, & Coney Zhang
Associate Editors
We hope that you’ll venture into Issue 28 with an open heart and emerge with the extraordinary gift of feeling closer to yourself.
Aleikza Diaz, Gianna Forgen, & Coney Zhang
Associate Editors
