About this edition

Welcome to Trolley, the online journal of the NYS Writers Institute.
 

For the fifth edition of our Trolley journal, we asked writers, poets, photographers, and artists to share creative expressions produced during this time of pandemic when there is so much uncertainty and sadness across the globe. 

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We were overwhelmed with submissions. Contributions came from across New York and the New England states. We also received a submission from London.

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One writer predicted that an anthology specific to COVID and quarantine "sounds like it will be a suicidally depressing read." On the contrary, I find these poems, essays, stories, and artwork to be reaffirming. Our collective creative soul shines a light in these dark times.

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Special thanks to Rob Brill, Teresa Buckley, Jennifer Kowalski, Mark Koplik, and Jack Rightmyer for their tireless help reading and editing the submissions.  

 

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Any comments or thoughts about Trolley, please let us know.

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Michael Huber

mhuber@albany.edu

NYS Writers Institute at the University at Albany.

 

Trolley online journal

- Editor: Paul Grondahl

- Executive Editor: William Kennedy

- Managing Editor / Web editor: Michael Huber

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