A poem by Shane Johnstone 

A short story by Jack Somers

A magnificently dark tale of obsession. By Vhairi Slaven

A poem by Fiona Ritchie Walker

Her captivating pictorial promotions champion small publishers and little known authors, and shine some light amidst contemporary gloom. Patrick Small meets writer Amy Long to discuss literary solidarity, genius cover design and why it had to be Taylor

A protest group use visual satire to call out the double speak of a major global oil corporation and the celebrities who endorse them

As her new collection of short stories is launched, Meaghan Delahunt talks to Naomi Richards about the art of writing

A short story by Frank Rennie, inspired by Alison McGill’s painting ‘Coastal Aerial View’.

Nathanael Smith salutes five animations which combine  inspiring messages of hope and calls for positive change

A manuscript of original lyrics to Don McLean’s epic American Pie was recently auctioned in New York. Simon Warner explores the backdrop to the song’s conception and the hidden meanings behind its much-coveted words

Chris Fast picks his favourite post punk singles

A new short story by Naomi Richards

Invention, defiance and solidarity lit up Neu! Reekie!’s Where Are We Now? festival foray to the Hull City of Culture, writes Neil Cooper