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The What If Journal

But, I mean...what IS it?

Some thoughts on genre

Jun 16 • Cynthia Swanson

Is AI Crushing Your Creative Spirit?

Do not despair...all is not lost*

Jun 2 • Cynthia Swanson

This Isn't New launches on Thurs 5/21, and I'm celebrating with a giveaway!

May 19

Not Like the Others

A story about body image, and why it's uncomfortable writing about it

May 5 • Cynthia Swanson

In Praise of Short Fiction

To Complement Our Short Attention Spans

Apr 21

Sugar and Spice

Family lore inspires a story about gender expectations

Apr 7 • Cynthia Swanson

Not One, But TWO Upcoming Performances

Do you want to see me in a musical? And/or do you want to hear a story from This Isn't New read by a professional actor?

Mar 27 • Cynthia Swanson

History of Women's History

And the Persistence of Laura X

Mar 17 • Cynthia Swanson

The What If Journal

The What If Journal

Reflections, happenings, and possibilities from Cynthia Swanson, author of The Bookseller, The Glass Forest, and Anyone But Her; editor of Denver Noir.

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