Pen In Hand January 2024

Pen In Hand January 2024

Pen in Hand (PiH) is the official literary publication of the Maryland Writers’ Association, published biannually in January and July. Maryland Writers’ Association is dedicated to the art, business and craft of writing. Founded in 1988, MWA is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. This issue includes poetry, including ekphrastic poetry, memoirs, and essays. Editors: Roderick Deacey, Kari Martindale Contributors to this issue: Fran Abrams Nicole Abuhamada Kay Armstrong Baker Lora Berg Ellen Coffey Roderick Deacey Kathleen Fine Zorina Exie Frey Claudia Gary Paul M. Geiger Gabby Gilliam Salisa Grant Eleanor Jones Margaret Kaprielian Elisabeth Knapp Abby Kusmin MJ Huntsgood Monica Louzon Kari Martindale (Cover art) Rachel Mauro Susan Moger Anita Nahal Joanne Oh David Reichenbaugh Clark Thomas Riley Benjamin Shalva Terri Simon Jack Slocomb Mary Ellen South Lois Villemaire (Winner of Pen in Hand's Haiku Challenge) Joni Youse