The Wise Owl - November 2024

In this issue

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.

The Wise Owl Magazine Description:

The WISE OWL is a Literary & Art online magazine publishing poetry, stories, essays, anecdotes, musings & reviews of books & films.