Ries Challenges Poetry Magazine
Posted on Friday, January 28 2005
An open letter from Charles Ries to Poetry Magazine was published today in Muddy Bank, the 2River blog. The letter calls for Poetry to actively support zines, where Ries believes the more daring and challenging poetry is being published today.

Backstreet Poets Quarterly Seeks Submissions
Posted on Sunday, January 23 2005
A new zine, Backstreet Poets Quarterly, is now seeking submissions of poetry and short fiction. Read about the zine at the Muddy Bank bog, where you can download the BSPQ guidelines.

Rosary Poems Coming in February
Posted on Saturday, January 8 2005
In early February, 2River will publish The Rosary Poems by Alison Shaffer. This collection, rooted in contemplation of the twenty Mysteries, counterpoints the writer's longing to move beyond mediating sacred texts and into a direct relationship with the divine. The Rosary Poems,  number 17 in the 2River Chapbook Series, reflects the evolution of this longing: its frustration, irony, irreverence, and hope.

Carol and Darke Added to 2River Gallery
Posted on Saturday, January 1 2005
Art by Cristina Carol and Kelly Darke has been added to the 2River Gallery. Carol's monotype prints first appeared in the 8.4 (Summer 2004) issue of 2RV; Darke's art first appeared in the 9.1 (Fall 2004) issue of 2RV. Art from all issues of 2RV and from the Chapbook Series can be viewed in the 2River Gallery.

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