An interview with Among Animals contributor Mary Akers

An interview with Among Animals contributor Mary Akers (“Beyond the Strandline”) by Jennifer Doyle Q: Mary, many of your works portray personal transformations reflected by the ocean. Does your advocacy for the ocean inspire most of your creative writing? A: Thanks for this interview, Jennifer. I appreciate the chance to talk about my work. For …

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Among Animals featured in Vegetarian Times Magazine

Midge was interviewed by Vegetarian Times regarding Among Animals. Learn more about the anthology, her story “The Ecstatic Cry,” and environmental fiction is all about. We hope you’ll run out and get the March issue of Vegetarian Times to check out the article.

An interview with Among Animals contributor Jean Ryan

An interview with Among Animals contributor Jean Ryan (“Greyhound”) by Jennifer Doyle Q: Jean, many of your short works are inspired by real life events—ranging from media, friends, or your expertise in the food industry. Do they offer many unexpected sources of inspiration? A: Considered in a certain light, at a certain time, anything can …

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An interview with Among Animals contributor Diane Lefer

An interview with Among Animals contributor Diane Lefer (“Alas, Falada!”) Q: What inspired you to write this story?  A: As you know, I’ve been a volunteer at the Los Angeles Zoo for over sixteen years in the research department. I should make it clear there’s no invasive, nasty research. It’s all about behavioral observation and …

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