Look Who Made it Into a Literary Journal!

Stoked to have my work in appear in CutBank, the literary journal of the University of Montana. They were founded by William Kittredge 1973. Wendell Berry, Louise Erdrich, Richard Hugo and more have appeared in their pages so I'm in good company. I received excellent editorial advices from their editor, and they did a great job with the layout.

Shohola Orchard, A Poem by Jim Culleny

Below is Jim's poem about the River House in Shohola. You can also find it here on his blog.

Reflections on a "Special" Place

We've all heard people talk about a "special place." One may call their grandmother's house, their beloved elementary school, a favorite summer camp, or any number of memorable locations a special place. Non-profit organizations remind supporters that their gift will help protect "this special place." As I think about special places in my life, I hope I can be more descriptive when I talk about and write about them. Yes, they are "special" but they are much more than that.