The Conium Review (Spring 2012): Vol. 1, No. 1

The inaugural issue of The Conium Review contains thirteen poems, seven pieces of flash fiction, four short stories, and two novelettes. The contributors come from a wide range of backgrounds—some are previously unpublished authors and others have MFAs and numerous publication credits. The collection explores several eclectic themes across a number of literary styles.

The contributing poets and writers are Jeffrey Alfier, Jeremy Behreandt, Thor Benson, Isaac Coleman, Ross Concillo, Daniel Davis, Mason Brown DeHoog, Matthew Denvir, Ivo Drury, Howie Good, Jack Granath, Lauren Hall, Shane L. Harms, Julie Heckman, Jason L. Huskey, Paul Kavanagh, Jen Knox, Margarita Meklina, Ben Nardolilli, Edwin R. Perry, Nick Sanford, Benjamin Schachtman, Parker Tettleton, Caitlin Elizabeth Thomson, Steven Wineman, and Kirby Wright. The cover art is courtesy of Emma Cook.

The Guest Editor for this issue is Tristan Beach; he is an Associate Editor at Pitkin Review, and he interned at Copper Canyon Press and Coffee House Press.