Jan
2011

Censor This

by Reuben Zammit

This is the way Karl told me the story: Once, a long time ago, in the early to mid-19th century, in a faraway kingdom close to here, which was actually a sultanate, there reigned a Fat Bastard. Every morning he would send his closest friends to shovel the fat of the land into their fancy [...]




Jan
2011

Review – ‘Requiem for a dream’– Hubert Selby Jr.

by Simona Sitarova

For those brave enough to breach its covers, this book will take you on such a roller-coaster of thrills and suspense, and will inspire such a whirlwind of emotion that catching your breath will seem impossible. Once immersed in the book, I can guarantee that putting it down before you finish it will not be [...]




Jan
2011

Just A Cry

by Katia Farrugia

she tried to muffle the click with outstretched hands, and the door closed softly leaving no trace of movement behind. trying to focus, trying to walk. and she moved, her eyes on the narrow street ahead her breath catching slowly her legs turning to stone as dread filled her heart and emotion huddled its beat. [...]




Jan
2011

Ashes to Ashes

by Stephanie Bonnici

She angrily stubs the cigarette into her already-full ashtray and lights up yet another one. The sound of it fizzling to life comforts her. She inhales deeply and ponders on her perpetual situation in life. Will things ever change for her? She exhales in frustration. (Men. The enigma that perpetually continues to puzzle women over [...]




Jan
2011

In the Valley

by Thea Dimech

As I laid in the valley of shadow, I wept




Jan
2011

New Media – that’s where literature is now

by Neville Bezzina

The changing landscapes of literature: digital media as potential and platform. The contention that interest in literature is waning seems to be everywhere. We are being constantly bombarded with the idea that quality creative writing by inspirational and innovative writers is something only a small group of dedicated elite readers seem to be continuing to [...]




Jan
2011

Inspired

by Roberta Bonnici

Where’s my inspiration?
Where did you go and hide?
Where are you, my previous she?