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The Wise Owl

Painted Lady

December 2024

Artwork: Harmeet Singh  & Rachna Singh

Editor Speak

December 2024

As the year comes to a close, The Wise Owl spreads its wings with a vibrant flourish, much like the Painted Lady butterfly that graces this edition as its muse. Just as the butterfly’s journey embodies resilience and transformation, this edition celebrates the myriad colors of creativity and the boundless flight of the human imagination.

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We are thrilled to bring you an engaging interview with Jessica Anthony, whose novel The Most has been longlisted for the National Book Award, a remarkable exploration of the human condition through her signature wit and ingenuity. Equally compelling is our conversation with Cynthia Anderson about her latest cherita collection, The Far Mountain, a poetic odyssey through landscapes both external and internal.

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Enjoy The Wise Owl Literary Soirée, which will walk you through a magical evening headlined by the award-winning haikai poet Kala Ramesh. This unique gathering fused the delicate art of haiku with the expressive grace of Bharatanatyam dance, accompanied by a spirited session of HAIKUcharades. The soirée culminated in an intimate conversation with Kala Ramesh, who shared insights into her creative journey and the enduring charm of Japanese poetry forms.

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This month’s poetry segment features an exquisite collection of works by poets from across the globe, reflecting the universal power of verse to connect hearts and minds. The fiction section delights with short stories offering unexpected twists, penned by storytellers from diverse cultural landscapes. Adding to this feast of words are thought-provoking essays and anecdotes that linger long after the final page is turned. The Visual arts segment & podcasts offer an audio-visual treat.

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Much like the Painted Lady’s transformative flight, we hope this edition inspires you to embrace the richness of art and literature. Here’s to a season of reflection, renewal, and the unfurling of new dreams.

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An Interview with A Novelist Longlisted for National Book Award

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                     Jessica Anthony   
 
                 
An Award-winning Novelist longlisted for the National Book award
     
 

TALKING BOOKS

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Cynthia Anderson

Rachna Singh, Editor, The Wise Owl talks to Cynthia Anderson about her cherita collection The Far Mountain

More than 100 conversations with creative wizards

To enjoy conversations with creative luminaries like Roger Frappier, Raghu Rai, Audrey Magee, JR Thorp, ai Li  click the button below

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FICTION

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NON FICTION

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REVIEWS

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Visual Arts

The Wise Owl Events 
The Wise Owl Literary Soiree
With Kala Ramesh
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The Wise Owl Literary Soiree with Kala Ramesh was a resounding success. The blend of poetry, bharatnatyam dance and HAIKUcharades enhanced the poetic experience and the conversation with Kala was the cherry on the cake. listen in to this delightful conversation with Kala about her creativity and craft. 

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Podcasts

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Locked Longings (poem)
Urmi Chakravorty

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Architecture (Part 1) (Story)
Jonathan B Ferrini

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Waxing on Overcoming Repetition (poem)
Peter A Witt

Our Daily Segment

The Daily Verse

Our Weekly Segment

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The WEEKLY YARNS

To enjoy poetry everyday  and stories once a week, take a look at The Daily Verse and The Weekly Yarns. If you have a yen to share your poetry and stories with our readers, just send in your submissions to editor@thewiseowl.art

The Wise Owl Publications

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(March 2023)

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(August 2023)

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(February 2024)

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