About Us

For nearly sixty years, Sou’wester has published poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction from writers at all stages in their careers. We currently print one annual issue. Our next issue, devoted to prose, is expected to be released in May 2021

The editors of Sou’wester have examined past issues and acknowledge the lack of diverse writers and stories. We understand how this feeds into gatekeeping and silencing. We are committed to investing in and encouraging the words/stories/voices of all writers, prioritizing those belonging to marginalized communities.

Sou’wester is housed at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. It is a collaborate effort of SIUE faculty and SIUE MA and MFA students.

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Valerie Vogrin – Managing Editor, Prose Editor

Joshua Kryah – Poetry Editor

Sou’wester’s assistant editors are MA and MFA students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

 

 

The views expressed in the material appearing on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of SIUE.