Just a quick post today as a tribute to an unexpected friend who helped the Quarterly make it through a tough time: Last week, I learned of Patrick Alexander’s passing. He was the editor-in-chief of Penn State University Press. I did not know Patrick well, but our paths crossed when
Hopefully as you read this, issues of NDQ 91.1/2 are on their way to your mailbox! As another teaser from the current issue, enjoy Ryan Kenedy’s short story “Anacortes.” It is touching story suffused with warmth, coffee, and love. If you enjoy this story, please consider subscribing to NDQ! Anacortes
Anyone who travels has undoubtedly experienced snippets of foreign conversations in airports, on streets, and in restaurants. Dana Yost’s poem in NDQ 91.1/2 offers a brilliant window into one of these interactions. Enjoy! A Foreign Language She sat at the table next to him, speaking a foreign language, speaking
This morning one of my favorite commentators on the social media is North Dakota’s Chuck Haga. He is also a longtime friend of North Dakota Quarterly. In fact, one of my simple joys is handing Chuck a copy of NDQ each spring and fall. This is just a preamble to
As much poetry as NDQ has published over the last 5 volumes, it is reasonable if readers forget that we love and publish essays. As a gentle reminder of both our tradition as a venue for essays of all kinds and as an incitement to consider submitting your work, here’s
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