Inspiring Growth
Because Growth Emerges Through Life’s Challenges
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Dear Friends,
Please receive my heartfelt gratitude for supporting our publication — whether by sponsorship, or active participation as editors, writers and readers.
To show my appreciation, I’d like to invite you to follow and engage with the stories of our amazing top supporters. They’ve been critical to our successs, and their stories are very valuable.
Laney Mills, Jeff Turner , Mike Vinson , Author_Grant.Tate , James Edward Young , Miguel Santiago , Frank Racioppi , Linda Rittenhouse , Sal Gallaher , Author, D. Denise Dianaty , Charles Bastille
A thousand thanks for your generosity and support,
Julia Kalman,
Your Editor
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Our Friendship💙
We’ve gone through a lot together…
Bad Times
- From the Medium “Apocalypse” in 2024 to the Medium “Crash” in 2025
Contests
- From the Summer Memoir Contest to the Winter Trabble Contest
Journeys and Successes
- From the first Author Interview one year ago to the 30th… in 2025
Published Stories
- Countless fiction and non-fiction, poetry, and memoir pieces
The Bonds We Build
- Most importantly, the incredible connections that have grown between us.
- I often find myself wondering how you are… The Momma Dom ~ Playing With Myself And Loving It!, Trish Church , Zoran Rogic , SINK OR SWIM , Atmo Advait (pen name) BlissFlip , –🚀 🚀 Manifestations of LOVE ✅🍿 , Zizi Majid , Mike Hickman …
- This connection happened thanks to your stories… your literary expressivity, and your personality. You are now a part of me — with all the art, knowledge, thoughts, and emotions you’ve shared.
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Our Projects🏆
Our Winter Wonders Trabble Contest is still ongoing, and you are free to enter one or more stories.
Now we are officialy re-opening submissions for our Author Interviews.
It would be a pleasure to learn more about your experience, projects, and books (if applicable).
Additionally, this could increase your visibility on Medium and social media platforms. (I plan to upgrade and update our WordPress blog after finishing a novel translation in April.)
The Author Interviews are featured on our social media channels in English and in a translated version (Romanian, or German.) Soon, the best pieces will be published in a book on Amazon.
Whether you’re an established author or just starting out, this is a great opportunity to boost your visibility and improve your personal author brand. The questions may be slightly adjusted to best highlight your work and your brand. And… you may include links to your books, sites, and blogs. Participation is free of charge, but any support is deeply appreciated.
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❓ How to Apply
If you’re interested in doing the Author Interviews, simply write to:
- newliterarysociety@protonmail.com (Julia)
- NLS.Submission@gmail.com (Sal)
Submissions end on April 30, 2025.
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🎤The Questionnaire🎤
(To receive the full questionnaire, please send an email.)
1. That Special Moment
One fine day, you started writing poems/stories. How did it happen exactly?
2. Art Is Work
What does your work as a writer consist of?
3. Without Projects, There Is No Future
What are your representative projects? What projects are you working on?
4. The Scent of Creation
Describe a scent that immediately transports you to a moment of inspiration or creativity. What emotions does it evoke, and how does it influence your creative process?
5. Ink and Intimacy
If your writing style were a tactile experience, what texture would it be? How does the act of putting pen to paper or fingers to keyboard make you feel on a deeply personal level?
6. The Harmony of Silence
Think about a moment when silence spoke louder than words in your creative journey. What were the circumstances, and how did it shape your understanding of your craft?
7. The Palette of Dreams
Imagine your creative mind as a painter’s palette. What colors dominate your artistic spectrum, and how do they represent the different facets of your imagination?
8. The Quill of Vulnerability
If your creative expression were a handwritten letter to your inner self, what truths and vulnerabilities would it unveil? How does the act of exposing your innermost thoughts contribute to your artistic identity?
9. Symphony of Shadows
Consider a character or theme in your work that embodies the shadows of your own psyche. What does this shadow teach you about your fears, desires, or unexplored dimensions of your creativity?
10. Echoes of Childhood Whispers
Recall a childhood memory that resonates with you as a writer. How do the echoes of your early experiences manifest in your work today?
11. Melodies of Memory
If your memories were composed as a musical score, what instrument would represent your most cherished creative recollections? How does the melody of your past influence the composition of your present work?
12. The Dance of Words
If your writing style were a dance, what would be the rhythm and tempo? How does the cadence of your sentences mirror the beating of your creative heart?
13. Admiration Exercises
Which writers do you admire? What are your favorite books?
14. An Indiscreet Question
With which influential author or inspirational figure from life, past or present, would you most like to share a cup of tea and a captivating conversation?
15. What exactly would you like to convey to a fellow writer/editor/screenwriter/film producer?
Present your writings in a few words.
16. Embers of Endings
Envision the conclusion of a significant project. How do you feel as you pen the final words or brush the last strokes? What is the emotional resonance of completion, and how does it influence your anticipation for the next artistic endeavor?
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A Sneak Peek at Our Author Interviews
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Dear Cherished Writers, Followers, and Friends,
I invite you to participate in this opportunity — our Author Interviews! Whether you’re an established author or just beginning your literary journey, this is an occasion to share your story, projects, and creative insights with our amazing community.
Please, clap, engage, and… stay tuned for the next story! But, most importantly, a profound thank you to each one of you. Your unwavering support has been invaluable.
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