The TRR team is happy to report that we’ve finalized all contributions to Issue 60. We’re going on spring break next week and are looking forward to working on the layout of the issue when we return. We’re also excited to share that on Friday, April 10, award-winning, Moscow-based writer, Tara Karr Roberts, will be givingContinue reading “TRR Is Going on Spring Break!”
Author Archives: Talking River Review
From the Community – Nathalie Barroso
Hi! My name is Nathalie Barroso, and this is my third semester as an editor of Talking River Review. I am a sophomore here at LC State, majoring in nursing and minoring in publishing arts. I originally came to college with my mind set solely on nursing; however, TRR’s advisor, Jennifer Anderson, roped me into the idea of minoring in publishing arts and I am soContinue reading “From the Community – Nathalie Barroso”
From the Community – Jessica Evans
Howdy! My name is Jessica Evans. I’m a bona-fide country girl, lover of all things horse, and avid reader. I’ve been with TRR for a whopping five semesters, and I’ve enjoyed every bit of it. While I’ve never served as a member of the board, I’ve always tried to be ready to serve anywhere, asContinue reading “From the Community – Jessica Evans”
What TRR Is Up To
Our team is excited to be on spring break soon, but we will still be continuing our work on the current issue! This next week we are working through our last few poetry submissions to get us on track to lock down Issue 60 and move on to layout. You may have heard that weContinue reading “What TRR Is Up To”
Mid-Term Check In
Hello! We would love to take a minute and check in with our readers! During class today, we officially locked down all of the prose pieces for Issue 60. We have a great collection of fiction and non-fiction works. Next week, we hope to also lock down the poetry. We are so excited to be publishing work from many students, as well as theContinue reading “Mid-Term Check In”
From the Community: The Center for Arts & History
Downtown—nestled between quaint coffee shops and local restaurants—is a two-storey, classic brick building with an ever-changing rotation of vivid, intricate art. The Center for Arts & History, operated in conjunction with LCSC, is a staple of the Lewiston community. Each fall and spring, the Center hosts a new exhibition, showcasing local artists and their diverseContinue reading “From the Community: The Center for Arts & History”
From the Archives: Derek Sheffield
Winter 1999 NOT QUITE THIRTEEN EXCUSES OF A PLAGIARIST —after David Jones (a.k.a. David Sumner, etc.)plagiarized an elegy Neal Bowers wrote for his father —after wondering what Jones would possibly sayto explain himself —with apologies to Wallace Stevens IAfter I read your poem,those two white cups floatedout of the first stanzaand followed me everywhere.Like sheetsContinue reading “From the Archives: Derek Sheffield”
From the Community: Baeli Kinsley
Hi there! My name is Baeli Kinsley, and I am a senior at LC State, majoring in Graphic Communications and Applied Science. This is my fifth semester serving as an intern, and my 4th semester serving as the graphic designer and layout specialist for TRR. I was asked to serve as the layout specialist forContinue reading “From the Community: Baeli Kinsley”
What TRR Is Up To
Last Friday, February 27, the TRR interns–along with our friends from NIC and Trestle Creek Review–hosted LC State’s 3rd Annual Creative Writing Contest. Nearly 40 students from regional high schools attended the day-long event, which included four breakout writing sessions, a 1:1 workshop of the high school students’ creative works, lunch, and an awards ceremony in whichContinue reading “What TRR Is Up To”
From the Community: Kinsey Cook
Hello, Talking River Review newsletter subscribers! My name is Kinsey Cook, and this spring is my second semester interning at TRR. I started fall of 2025, and I plan to continue until I graduate in 2027, with a major in graphic communications and with minors in art and publishing arts. My roles at TRR so far have included, being a part of the weekly newsletter and social media team. This spring I will be mentored by our Senior graphicContinue reading “From the Community: Kinsey Cook”