The Verandah Post
A literary newsletter for Caribbean feminist readers — seasonal, essayistic, and unafraid to take a position.
The Grass is Greener by Christie Borely - Flash Fiction
They say the grass is greener where watered and tended. Cora's reluctant trek through the weeds of unrequited love, abortion and loss reflected in the neglected disarray of garden blinds her temporarily to the healing light spun from doing the work - finding those things that bring you joy and rain to nourish a parched soul.
Nano’s Comfort by Curtis Ackie - Flash Fiction
Nano - short for Na Noah - does not live up to the name of the greatest captain of any storybook. Never mind he has no ark to command, he drowns daily in his fear of the sea...until something bigger than fear calls for the journey home.
Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart - Critical Book Review
Unlike King Midas, Witches Steeped in Gold lacked that golden touch with a "Jamaican-inspired" note that was anything but inspirational. This critical review spotlights the hollow insides of this story yet cautiously hopes that Book Two will ring truer to the goal.
How We Survive the Dark and Stormy Nights by Joanne Skerrett - Essay
Poetry and music as therapy, history teller, coping and healing tools in the aftermath of natural disasters."Dish tek off like flying saucer, mi roof migrate without a visa" - Wild Gilbert by Lloyd Lovindeer.
My Fishy Stepmom by Shakirah Bourne - Critical Book Review
Book Review of My Fishy Stepmom: A Caribbean tale showcasing Rebel Girl, Josephine, and Rebel Women, Miss Mo, Mariss, Gyals galore and more within its pages.