Whiskey Island is thrilled to announce the winners of its first annual creative writing contest! The following three pieces showed promise, skill, and creativity: "Family Ghosts" by Emma Hawkins (creative essay) "Glass by the River" by Zoey Pincelli (poetry) "Gasmaske" by Ian Malinoski (fiction) Emma Hawkins is a junior creative writing major from Central Ohio. She takes interest in feminist literature and short stories about the elderly and spends most of her time with her c

Gail DiMaggio’s poem “Welcome to Deep Space” was published in Issue 71 of Whiskey Island. The poem deals with themes of desire, independence, and both external and internal pressure to find a partner. I had the opportunity to speak with Gail about the technique, form, and content of the poem. Her perspective, insight, and honesty were a pleasure to encounter. Check out the interview below! Camille Ferguson: I’m interested in the practice of writing a poem “after” someone else