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Kinsman Quarterly’s Spring 2026 issue explores “The Mosaics of a Mother,” inspired by the award-winning poetry of Zenobia. With Mother’s Day approaching, this special issue highlights Zenobia’s poetry collection "Mosaics of a Mother," celebrating the beauty, complexity, and strength of motherhood. The issue also features an inspiring interview with Nicole Negrón, who reflects on motherhood and discusses her debut mystery novel, "Decorum." The issue highlights other works from D.W. Simerly, Sienna Morgan, Srishti Mondal, and Briar Qiu.
KQ’s Spring 2026 issue explores “The Mosaics of a Mother,” inspired by the award-winning poetry of Zenobia. It highlights Zenobia’s poetry collection, celebrating the beauty, complexity, and strength of motherhood.
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Kinsman Avenue Debut Author of 2026
"In a house built on formality and discipline, murder is the one thing they can’t contain."
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Kinsman author Nicole Negrón is an Afro-Latina novelist and museum professional from Jersey City with B.A. and M.A. degrees in English, History, Museum Studies, and Creative Writing. Author of 'Tether," she writes thrillers, drama, and speculative fiction.
In a family defined by tradition, Solei had believed her formidable mother set the example. But when a scandalous letter surfaces, buried secrets are unearthed, exposing fractures in their Peruvian household. What starts as a simple, damning discovery spirals into a mystery that forces Solei to question just how far those closest to her will go to protect appearances.
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When a body is found, suspicion mounts and the line between love and betrayal blurs. Solei must decide how much she's willing to risk to protect the people she loves—before the truth consumes them all.
Decorum is a haunting debut about the weight of family legacies, the silence of generations, and the dangerous consequences of secrets left to fester.
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Native Voices II: The Cry of Creation
Edited by Monique Franz
Authors: Hannan Khan, D.W. Simerly,
Mike Ekunno, and more...
ISBN: 978-1-962121-56-9 (hardback)
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Native Voices II: The Cry of Creation gathers the most compelling authors and poets recognized through Kinsman Quarterly’s 2nd Annual Native Voices Award, offering a powerful chorus of Indigenous expression from across the globe. Featuring voices from the Americas, Asia, Australia, Oceania, and Africa, this anthology bears witness to ancestral memory, land, spirit, and survival.
DECORUM
Authors: Nicole Negrón
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In a family defined by tradition, Solei had believed her formidable mother set the example. But when a scandalous letter surfaces, buried secrets are unearthed, exposing fractures in their Peruvian household. What starts as a simple, damning discovery spirals into a mystery that forces Solei to question just how far those closest to her will go to protect appearances.
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Decorum is a haunting debut about the weight of family legacies, the silence of generations, and the dangerous consequences of secrets left to fester.
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Submit your full-length poetry collection (50–150 pages) for the Memoir in Verse Award, celebrating one BIPOC or underrepresented poet with a thematic collection, capturing a personal journey or season of life. Selected poet receives publication and a $1,500 licensing award.
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