Liberian Literary Magazine February Issue 0215
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Segment Contents
Editorial In our editorial , one should expect topics that are controversial in the least . We will shy away from nothing that is deemed important enough . The catch theme here is addressing the tough issues
Liberia Classic
This segment features classic Liberian poetry and prose by our greatest creative minds .
Contemporary Liberian Literature
As the name suggests , deals with issues in modern local or diasporan literature as seen by Liberian creative artists .
Risqué Speak
This new segment to our print covers the magical language of the soul , music . It will go from musical history , to lyrics of meaning to the inner workings of the rhythm , beats , rhyme , the way pieces connect and importantly , the people who make the magic happen .
Our host and or his guests will delve into the personal life of our favorite musicians , bands and groups like those that we have not seen . This is more than their stories ; it is more like the stories behind the stories . They ’ d shine the spotlight on the many people that come together to make it all happen on and off stage . Watch out for this segment .
Diaspora Poet
The internationally acclaimed poet , Althea Romeo Mark hosts this segment .
Authors of the Month Profile This is one of our oldest segments . In fact , we started off with showcasing authors . It is dear to us . Each month , we highlight two authors . In here we do a brief profile of our selected authors .
Authors of the Month Interview This is the complimentary segment to the Authors of the Month Profile one of our oldest segments . In here , we interview our showcased authors . We let them tell us about their books , characters and how they came to life . Most importantly , we try to know their story ; how they make our lives easier with their words . In short , we find out what makes them thick .
Articles
Our articles are just that , a series of major articles addressing critical issues . A staffer or a contributor often writes it .
Book Review
One of our senior or junior reviewers picks a book and take us on a tour . They tell us the good , not-so-good and why they believe we would be better of grabbing a copy for ourselves or not . Additionally , we ’ d print reviews by freelancers or other publications that grab our interests .
Gifts of the Masters
Our world have a way of shattering when we encounter masters of the trade . We bring some of the works of the greatest creative minds that ever graced the earth .
Short Stories
Well what can we say ? They are short , engaging and we easily fall in love with them
Artist of the Month
We highlight |
some of the |
brilliant |
artists , |
photographers , designers etc . |
We go out of the box here . |
Don ’ t mistake |
us to have |
limits on what we consider |
arty . If it is creative , flashy , |
mind-blowing |
or |
simply |
different , |
we |
may |
just |
showcase it . |
We do not neglect our artist as has been traditional . We support them , we promote them and we believe it is time more people did the same . Arts have always form part of our culture . We have to change the story . We bring notice to our best and let the world know what they are capable of doing . We are 100 % in favor of Liberian Arts and Artists ; you should get on board .
Poetry Section
This is the marrow of the bone ; the juicy parts we keep sucking on . We feature established and emerging poets in the array of their diversities . If you can imagine difference , chances are , this is
where you will find .