Frank Stanford, who killed himself at age 29, died far too young. Thanks to writer James McWilliams, the legendary Arkansas poet's short but colorful life is now documented in a monumental biography.

"As I was growing up, I began to be attracted to a certain kind of man," Lucinda Williams once wrote, "and I would maintain ...

A hybrid, a drama, a fairy tale and a documentary – even Slovak director Miro Remo doesn’t know how to define Karlovy Vary ...

My writing during these past five years is filled with memories of my long journey with God over a lifetime; but very ...

This year, the IALA is welcoming its new class of mentees for their fifth annual Mentorship Program—which will run until ...

Mottley's latest novel follows three young women as they navigate pregnancy and motherhood in a small town in Florida. She ...

In today’s Gospel we are treated to the familiar story of the good Samaritan who is held up as a model for us to imitate.

In today’s world, where the perfect highlight reel is everything and our identity hinges on success, happiness is what ...

Inspirational poems are like love poems written for life itself. Ahead, you’ll find verses that promise a roller coaster of emotions.

Before her harrowing footage of life in Mariupol under siege from Russian invaders was viewed around the world in 2022, ...

Washington poet Eric Ode often finds ideas while out walking. Here he shares a poem inspired by the prickly (or not) holly ...

Authenticity is obvious in paintings signed by Michelangelo. A painting from the same period, with the same skill, and ...