The Modern English song played over the radio while driving home on I-5 north through Skagit Valley. Sending out love to my fellow commuters, weekenders, jet skiers, neighbors and emergency response teams—love. If the world stops, we all melt together, it would be my pleasure to melt with you.
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The Art of Moments: December Corridor Zine Insights
Corridor #34 will be distributed over the next two weeks. Keep your eyes peeled!
The December Corridor reflects on the passage of time through shifting seasons, lingering memories, and the small moments that shape our days. The poems and artwork explore how time changes what we notice, what we carry, and how we find meaning in the ordinary.
Join Us for the HamLit “After Dark” Book Launch Reading
Please come out to Brandywine for a book reading. I’ll be there reading my creepy new poem, “You Were Never Really There.” Thank you, HamLit Editors, Rochelle, David, and Joe.
November Poetry Release: Explore the Themes of Change
This issue of Corridor reflects on the change in the natural world and our inner lives. The poems move through autumn winds, aging, memory, and renewal, reminding us that we are always in motion, always between what fades and what begins again.
Corridor Zine Vol. 32: Poetry that Connects Past and Present
Corridor Vol. 32 is full of poems that look at memory, change, and the unknown. Many pieces show how the past stays with us—whether it’s a childhood lunch box, an old mill, or a winding tunnel that feels like a dream. The writers move between everyday life and moments that feel mysterious or otherworldly, like voices of ancestors, strange Halloween magic, or rivers blessed by a goddess.
Experience Tongue in Ink: Purchase Tickets at Village Books Now
Come out in January for the first local book launch reading!
In Tongue in Ink, her fifth poetry collection, Shannon Laws explores themes of time, identity, and emotion through vivid imagery and thoughtful reflection. Paired with original collage art by Kathleen McKeever, this collection captures the fleeting beauty of nature while evoking transformation and quiet moments of revelation. Each poem resonates beyond the page.
September Corridor: Embracing Change with Humor and Resilience
September Corridor might not have an overwhelming feeling of fall, and there is NO mention of cursed pumpkin spice, but there are some deep feels.
In this issue, our contributors explore how we face life’s obstacles and turning points. From drooping foxgloves to foggy highways, fireflies to restless dogs, each piece shows the unexpected challenges along our paths.
Celebrating Corridor Zine: Volume 30 Highlights
Corridor Vol. 30—August 2025 is a milestone celebration of everything this zine stands for: voices unguarded, art unfiltered, and a shared sense of wonder. This month’s theme—belonging where I don’t belong—echoes through every poem, collage, and memory.
Corridor vol 29: Discover Local Poetry and Art Events This Summer
From beloved classics to new summer surprises, the calendar is packed. It’s a vibrant, active season here in our corner of the world—and Corridor is excited to be part of the energy. Special thank you to the seven distributors for volunteering time and energy to help distribute Corridor. Corridor wouldn’t travel nearly as far without your efforts.
Corridor’s Summer Collection: New Voices and Visual Art
The first day of summer is June 20th. Many regular contributing poets have submitted poems and art in groups of three to cover the three months. I am excited to share this collection with you over the next few months. In addition to a surplus of poetry, NEW voices are finding Corridor.
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