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Fiction Contest Editorial

What I like best about [Adèle Barclay's] “Here be Dragons ISO” is its consistent ability to surprise. At each clever turn of phrase, the writer further penetrates their protagonist Danny’s heart, revealing her self-respect, insecurity, desperation, and hope. Through Danny’s eyes, we find magic in a most improbable creature, who without a word gives Danny what she needs. Theirs is a beautiful and tragic relationship that ultimately steers her back into the even messier realm of human relations. 

Alice Zorn's Reading Recommendation

Catherine A. O'Toole's Music Recommendation

Bakar is an artist and musician living and working in London, England. I tripped over his music early on in the pandemic and it was exactly what I needed and continues to be. He released this EP, Will You Be My Yellow? in September of 2019. 

"Time Will Tell" by J Brooke

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A Psalmist with Second Thoughts: The Poetry of Steven Heighton

Selected Poems 1983-2020, Steven Heighton. Anansi, 2021.

Editorial Assistant Fawn Parker's interview with Adèle Barclay about her story "Here Be Dragons ISO,” which won The Fiddlehead's 2022 Fiction Prize

We're excited to announce that Adèle Barclay is the winner of our 2022 Fiction Contest and $2000 prize! Their story Here Be Dragons ISO will be featured in the upcoming Winter issue of The Fiddlehead (FH294).

Here Be Dragons ISO by Adèle Barclay

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DRAGON UNCLE DOWN FOR PARK HANGS WITH CRAFT BEER AND HOARDING VARIOUS SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES AND BRONZE OBJECTS

At least you’ll leave a shoe print . . .

Postscripts from a City Burning, Sam Cheuk. Palimpsest Press, 2021.

The Energy of Questions

I Am The Big Heart, Sarah Venart. Brick Books, 2020.