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Zarek Lacsamana 11/19/21 Zarek Lacsamana 11/19/21

THR Artist Spotlight Series: Abby Smith

The Headlight Review is honored to interview its first selected artist for our Artist Spotlight series, Kennesaw State University Alumni: Abby Smith. Ms. Smith is an artist based in the greater Atlanta area who creates digital illustrations, character concepts, and abstract watercolor paintings.

Zarek Lacsamana 6/28/21 Zarek Lacsamana 6/28/21

The Book Review: A Public Service

You yawn and roll over in your bed. You think: If it’s not required, why should I bother writing a book review? Isn’t that like homework? Ugh.

But, if…

1. You might be an English major.

2. You might dream of becoming a professional writer.

3. You might love to read.

4. You might have strong opinions.

You might want to read on...

Zarek Lacsamana 6/16/21 Zarek Lacsamana 6/16/21

THR Interview Series: Tom Sleigh

Make it stand out. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Molly Brodak 3/26/21 Molly Brodak 3/26/21

Four Poems by Molly Brodak (1980-2020)

People are vivid / and small / and don’t live / very long—

Tennant Ross 1/29/21 Tennant Ross 1/29/21

THR Interview Series: John Holman

The Headlight Review continues its interview series in a conversation on writing with author and professor John Holman. His most recent publication is “White Folks” in The Sun, but his fiction has appeared in the New Yorker, Oxford American, and many other publications.

Giselle Reid 1/25/21 Giselle Reid 1/25/21

THR Interview Series: Garrard Conley

The Headlight Review’s non-fiction editor Giselle Reid recently interviewed Garrard Conley, Assistant Professor in Creative Writing at Kennesaw State University. Conley is the author of New York Times bestseller and Lambda-nominated, Boy Erased, a memoir about identity, love and understanding, now translated in over a dozen languages.

Peyton Sibert 1/13/21 Peyton Sibert 1/13/21

Lord of the Butterflies

Peyton Sibert’s take on Andrea Gibson’s collection.

Kyro Huddleston 12/3/20 Kyro Huddleston 12/3/20

THR Interview Series: Eric Cervini

The following is an interview virtually conducted by THR’s very own, Kyro Huddleston. He had the pleasure of speaking with author, activist, and historian, Eric Cervini, about his New York Times bestselling book— The Deviant’s War. We hope you all enjoy!

Laura Metzger 11/30/20 Laura Metzger 11/30/20

In Our Midst

Our own Laura Metzger’s thoughts on Nancy Jensen’s novel.

Giselle Reid 7/21/20 Giselle Reid 7/21/20

Writing Corona: Shelter In Place

The Spring Equinox is a time that usually marks the beginning of a life outdoors, when the frost begins to thaw just enough for us to venture out and breathe in. However, this year, we marched indoors and had to learn to breathe carefully. Life finally slowed, and, at first, my body and mind filled with relief.

The Headlight Review 5/29/20 The Headlight Review 5/29/20

THR Interview Series: Joe Taylor

Headlight had the opportunity to interview Joe Taylor––short story writer, novelist, poet, and publisher at Livingston Books. As COVID-19 continues to take it’s toll, we managed to virtually connect with Taylor and explore his world of literature.

The Headlight Review 4/16/20 The Headlight Review 4/16/20

The Jericho Brown Tapes

So, when I was getting the PhD, that’s when I really started sending work out. And I understood that when I had this PhD, I would probably teach, so I wanted to get better at teaching as well. So, I got a job, and I always think about it like Debbie Allen’s character in Fame.

Jeff Cebulski 4/14/20 Jeff Cebulski 4/14/20

Writing Corona: Easter

The first indication life was changing was the airplanes. Or the lack of them. The 5:30 a.m. jet has been fairly consistent, but early evenings are now stark, without the line of planes emanating from the east.

Gary McMillen 4/9/20 Gary McMillen 4/9/20

Writing Corona: Day 21

I live in New Orleans, Louisiana. As of today, I know five people that have died from the COVID-19 pandemic. Five people. So far.

The Headlight Review 4/9/20 The Headlight Review 4/9/20

Writing Corona

For these strange, sad, and sometimes redemptive times, we’ve created a place for all writers, everywhere, to contribute. We ask that your contribution be driven by specific experiences and or observations of the daily life around you, how it is as well as how it’s changed, amid the crisis of COVID-19.

Justin Briley — Previous Editorial Director 4/9/20 Justin Briley — Previous Editorial Director 4/9/20

Writing Corona: The Parade

A storm rolls in that looks to be of some size and I am steadfastly committed to not letting the world write me. It grows larger, closer, and somehow, more normal.

The Headlight Review 3/10/20 The Headlight Review 3/10/20

Three Poems by Molly Brodak (1980-2020)

We have decided to run these three poems to commemorate the life and work of former Kennesaw State professor Molly Brodak, who passed away this past Sunday, March 8, 2020. Molly was an acclaimed poet and nonfiction writer, and a talented and beloved teacher. She will be deeply missed.

Justin Briley — Previous Editorial Director 3/5/20 Justin Briley — Previous Editorial Director 3/5/20

THR Interview Series: Danielle Rose

As the first entry in our interview series, our Editorial Director, Justin, spoke with the poet Danielle Rose about process, trauma, and tradition, as well as what she’s reading and writing. Her work can be found in The Shallow Ends, FIVE:2:ONE, Sundog Lit, and elsewhere.

Kyro Huddleston 5/28/19 Kyro Huddleston 5/28/19

Skull Cathedral: A Vestigial Anatomy

Kyro Huddleston’s thoughts on Melissa Wiley’s award-winning collection of essays.