Author Archives: Ruth Daniell

A poem in The Quilliad, Issue 6

My copy of The Qulliad, issue 6, arrived in the mail this week! And guess whose poem is the first piece in the issue? That’s right–it’s mine. I’m pretty excited to be on page one of such a stellar line-up. Pick up a copy of the new Quilliad to read “Bluebeard’s First Wife,” as wellContinue reading “A poem in The Quilliad, Issue 6”

Pushcart Prize nomination for fiction published in Synaesthesia Magazine

As some of you may recall, I was nominated last year for the Pushcart Prize for my poem, “Love and Nail Polish,” which was published by the fine folk of One Throne Magazine. I’m thrilled to pass on the news that I have been nominated again—this time for fiction! The lovely editors of Synaesthesia Magazine have nominated myContinue reading “Pushcart Prize nomination for fiction published in Synaesthesia Magazine”

New fiction in Canthius, Issue One

I’m so excited to have my hands on the beautiful inaugural issue of Canthius. My short story “The Market Amaryllis” is within its pages, and I couldn’t be more pleased to be part of a project that is destined for so many good things. Be sure to pick up your own copy of the magazine, andContinue reading “New fiction in Canthius, Issue One”

Upcoming Swoon Reading on November 14

The next literary evening of love, sex, and chocolate is less than two weeks away! Check out the amazing author line-up that Sierra Skye Gemma and I are excited to share with you! These are some really lovely people, and they’re going to treat us to some really amazing work! Click the poster below to RSVP toContinue reading “Upcoming Swoon Reading on November 14”

A poem forthcoming in The Quilliad

In the creepy fairy tale “Bluebeard,” his wife is condemned to die because she discovers the ghastly evidence that confirms he murdered his previous wives. Bluebeard decides to kill her because she knows his terrible secret. But what brought about his decision to kill his first wife, who had no previous wives’ deaths to unearthContinue reading “A poem forthcoming in The Quilliad”

A Poem in Petal Journal

One of my poems has been published in Petal Journal, a new online poetry journal of female perspectives based out of Toronto and edited by the ever-lovely Sara Jane Strickland. Sara Jane’s project is incredibly wonderful and generous, and the site just radiates elegance. Go check out the clean, understated aesthetic of the archive and sink intoContinue reading “A Poem in Petal Journal”

Canthius no. 1

I’m thrilled to be among the writers in the inaugural issue of Canthius, a new literary journal of female perspectives and feminist writing based out of Toronto by the dedicated editors Claire Farley, Cira Nickel, and Puneet Dutt. I’m super proud to be a part of such an amazing new project. The issue features writingContinue reading “Canthius no. 1”

Review for Maisonneuve: Melissa Bull’s Rue and Talya Rubin’s Leaving the Island

I had the privilege of spending time with two poetry debuts and with friend and colleague Laura Ritland, and the result is our co-authored review that’s now featured on the Maisonneuve website. Check it out (and also check out the two books Laura and I discuss)!