Volume 27 Issue 2

Authors

Abstract

This issue of Nebo: A Literary Journal, published in Spring 2013, marks a transition in editorial leadership, with James Ritchie reflecting on his tenure as editor in his farewell preface. The issue, archived as Volume 27, Issue 2, corresponds to the print edition labeled Volume 31, Issue 2. Due to necessary metadata adjustments in the digital archiving process, some volume and issue numbers in the online collection may not match those printed in the original journals.

The editorial preface by James Ritchie is a meditation on what it means to be human, emphasizing that literature is not just about crafting intricate plots and settings but about capturing the essence of human existence. He argues that great writing must explore human desires, motivations, and fears—a theme that is deeply woven into the selections in this issue.

Key highlights include:

• "Flutter" by Randall Brown, a poignant flash fiction piece that explores fatherhood, video games, and memory through a poetic lens.

• "I’m Sorry" by Ace Boggess, a haunting reflection on guilt, homelessness, and redemption through the lens of a nameless character in an urban landscape.

• "Jupiter" by Gaylord Brewer, a poem about celestial wonder, nostalgia, and the passage of time.

• "Driving Down North King Street" by Noel Conneely, a narrative that examines memory, violence, and gentrification in a changing city.

• "Bird Poems" by Robert Cooperman, a poetic sequence that explores the symbolism of birds in literature and human consciousness.

• "The Biker Girl on Bourbon St." by Dr. William Miller, a story about defying gender norms and carving out an identity in a male-dominated world.

• "Jerusalem Syndrome" by Michael Minassian, a surreal piece blending mental illness, historical memory, and existential contemplation.

This issue of Nebo brings together works that delve into the complexity of human identity, personal struggles, and the universal themes of loss, change, and redemption.

Recommended Citation

(2025) "Volume 27 Issue 2," NEBO: A Literary Journal: Vol. 27: Iss. 2, Article 1.
Available at: https://orc.library.atu.edu/nebo/vol27/iss2/1