Interviews with award-winning writer & National Book Nominee, Jayne Anne Phillips and contemporary Indian Artist, Madan Lal. Enjoy a conversation with Itirani Samanta, author of Shakuntala's Daughter.  Poetry, stories, musings, travelogues & podcasts. The Edition is a Jaipur Literature Festival 2024 Special with an article and a short film inspired by the Literature festival.

February brings transformation and renewal, much like the Pierrot butterfly—our theme for this edition. As we take flight into another vibrant issue of The Wise Owl, we bring you a mix of literary and artistic gems that reflect change, resilience, and creativity.

Our interviews this month feature two extraordinary personalities. Radhika Iyengar, author of Fire on the Ganges, shares insights into the lives of the Doms, the corpse burners of Benaras. We also speak with Dutch fine artist and portrait painter Bianca Berends, whose brushstrokes capture human emotion with striking clarity.

​In Talking Books, we engage with Anand Gokani, a doctor-turned-writer, on his book A Fistful of My Sky, reflecting on his experiences as a young medic in the small town of Jawhar, where medical resources are scarce but the human spirit remains indomitable.

​Poetry remains the heart of The Wise Owl. This edition features poetic nuggets of poets from across the globe, each offering a unique lyrical perspective. Our fiction segment is equally rich, with evocative stories. Meanwhile, Sangeeta Deshpande’s travelogue takes us on an enthralling journey, uncovering places and perspectives that linger long after the last word. For our review lovers, we explore the poetry collection A Blur of a Woman and analyse Squid Game Season 2, examining its gripping narrative.

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The Pansy edition of The Wise Owl f.eatures an exclusive interview with Anjum Hasan, whose novel History’s Angel has garnered both the Godrej LitLive! Fiction Book of the Year and the FICCI Fiction Book of the Year awards. Hasan’s work resonates deeply, exploring themes of identity, history, and the human spirit. Adding to our stellar lineup, we present a conversation with Cecilia Woloch, the celebrated US-based poet whose evocative verses have left an indelible mark on contemporary poetry.

​In The Talking Books segment, we delve into Sweet Malida by Zilka Joseph. This poignant book traces the history, family traditions, and culinary memories of the Bene Israel community, weaving a tapestry of culture and identity that speaks to readers across generations.

​The issue also boasts a rich collection of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction, each piece offering its own unique flavor. From poetry, intimate musings to bold narratives, these works showcase the diversity and depth of contemporary literature.  In reviews, we spotlight Anemone Morning and Other Poems by Gopal Lahiri, a poetry collection brimming with delicate imagery and emotional resonance. We also turn our attention to Athlete A, a gripping film that lays bare the systemic corruption in the world of gymnastics, underscoring the bravery of those who dare to challenge the status quo. There is lots to read and enjoy.

In this 36th edition, we are delighted to present interviews that honor both emerging and established creators. Longlisted for the Booker Prize, Yael van der Wouden shares insights into her novel The Safekeep, a poignant exploration of memory, love, and loss. In our art spotlight, Stephen Mead, curator of The Chroma Museum, reveals his dedication to preserving LGBTQI history through powerful, evocative art that speaks to shared identities and forgotten stories. Meanwhile, in our Talking Books segment, Susan Burch opens up about her cherita collection, Wear Plaid, a deeply personal work dedicated to her cousin Paige, whose memory shapes each poem with both sorrow and celebration.

​Our Wise Owl community has grown beyond borders, and this issue reflects the best of their creative spirits. Poetry, short stories, and creative non-fiction from voices around the globe captivate and inspire, while book and film reviews guide readers through some of the most exciting releases and cinematic gems of the year.

Munia edition, features conversations with some of the brightest creative minds of our time. Ambika Nagino (known to her readers as A.A. Vora), whose debut Spin of Fate has taken the Young Adult literary scene by storm, shares her journey from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the fantastical realms she conjures with her pen. Dimitri Sirenko, a Canadian artist whose bold use of acrylics and oils captures the essence of emotion on canvas, talks about his artistic philosophy and how the landscapes of his homeland influence his work. Rounding out this triumvirate of talent, Sanjeev Sethi, with the release of his eighth poetry collection, Legato without a Lisp. Our poetry and prose selections showcase a rich diversity of voices from across the globe, exploring themes both timeless and contemporary.

The Rosefinch Edition of The Wise Owl features interviews with Namita Gokhale, whose book 'Paro: Dreams of Passion' has been published as a modern Classic by Penguin, Hayley Singer, a writer whose debut work has been shortlisted for the Stella prize and Brigette Granton, a landscape artist from Canada. The edition has an eclectic mix of poetry, stories and creative non-fiction. Podcasts, Studio Talks & Literary soiree adds an audio-visual appeal to the magazine.

Oriole Edition of The Wise owl features interviews with Brinda Charry, award-winning author of The East Indian, which has garnered a lot of critical acclaim and Gemma Matthews, an Embroidery artist from Britain. The Talking Books segment showcases an interview with Rupa Anand, whose poetry collection To The Edgeless Sky & back tracks her cancer journey. The edition offers an engaging and immersive experience as the reader can browse through lots of poetry, stories, literary articles and reviews of poets & writers from across the globe. Podcasts & montage add an audio-visual dimension to the magazine.

In ancient Greek mythology, the song of the canary was said to be a gift from the gods, capable of bringing joy and healing to those who listened. Literature and art also have the power to bring joy and happiness. So, we decided to dedicate the July issue to the canary bird and baptised it as the Canary edition. This edition features interviews with Katia Ariel, who has been shortlisted for the Stella prize 2024 for her book The Swift Dark Tide and Kaoru Yamada, an illustrator & AI artist. We also have a wonderful mix of poetry, stories, reviews, visual arts, & podcasts  by poets and writers from across the globe. This eclectic mix makes the edition engaging and fun to read.

The Sunbird Edition of The Wise Owl is a Rengay Special & features interviews with rengay creator, Garry Gay & rengay specialist John Thompson. You can enjoy collaborative rengay with poets from across the globe. We have short stories with a twist, musings, anecdotes, reviews (book & film) and podcasts with poets reciting their creations.  We have a special podcast of the Wise Owl Literary Soiree with Sudeep Sen, an international, award-winning poet. So dive into this beautifully curated June edition.

The Egret edition has on offer interviews with creative wizards- Shinie Antony, an award-winning writer, columnist and director of Bengaluru Poetry festival whose recent book Eden Abandoned: The Story of Lilith has been making people sit up and take notice. We also feature an interview with Mike Callahan, an award-winning Nevada-based artist who creates an entire spectrum of colours through a palette of three colours plus white. Poetry, stories, reviews, visual art, & podcasts suffuse this edition with creative energy and vigour. Our Montage film, 'Khajuraho: Romancing the Stone' walks the viewer through the superb architecture of 25 temples of Khajuraho.

This edition features interviews with award-winning writer Manju Kapur and award-winning artist Barbara Jaenicke. Talking Books segment of the edition showcases an interview with Jonaki Ray whose poetry collection Firefly Memories has been released recently. Poetry, stories, travelogues, podcasts, montage and lots more to entertain a discerning reader and lover of art & literature

The Parakeet Edition features interviews with Mona Susan Power, longlisted for National Book Award 2023 & Julie Rhodes, a wildlife realism artist who specialises in big cats. Thought-provoking poetry, stories with a twist, interesting anecdotes and travelogues, reviews, visual arts and podcasts make this vibrant ezine engrossing and unputdownable

The January Edition of The Wise Owl features an interview with Eliot Duncan,  a National Book Award Nominee 2023 for his debut novel Ponyboy and Julie Rhodes, a British Wildlife artist who specialises in Big Cats. We also have poetry, stories, reviews, visual arts, podcasts by poets/writers/artists from across the globe

The December 2023 Edition features interviews with Booker prize winner Paul Lynch, former diplomat & biographer of Bram Stokes, Paul Murray & a portrait specialist Paul Cadden. It also showcases poetry, stories, non-fiction, reviews, spotify podcasts by poets and writers from across the globe

Prinia edition of The Wise Owl is the second anniversary edition and showcases interview with Paul Lynch, Booker Prize winner. poetry, short stories, anecdotes & reviews

October 2023 Edition is a cherita Special and features interviews with ai li, founder of cherita & Larry Kimmel, a cherita specialist.  Joanna Ashwell, a cherita poet, talks about her recently published collection. The Edition showcases works of cherita poets, stories, prose, reviews, visual arts, podcasts & a video interview with ai li.

Carmine & Gold Edition of The Wise Owl features interviews with award winning poet Sandra Beasley, award-winning author Alokparna Das & Michael Solovyev, a renowned artist. It also showcases work of poets, writers & artists from across the world. Podcasts, reviews & videos add a much-needed zing

Russet & Gold Edition of The Wise Owl features insightful interviews with literary greats like American poet & writer Rosebud Ben-Oni, award-winning Singapore-based author Jayanthi Sankar &Hugo; Keller, artist from Peroria. it also showcases poetry, writings and artwork of poets, writers & artists from across the globe. You can also enjoy podcasts of poetry rendered by the poets.

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