Generation 1989

Introduction

The writing of imaginative or creative work is, to my mind, like writing letters to the world. The writer is first and foremost a communicator and the aim of the work is that of communication. It is not the aim of the writer to trick or to befuddle the reader or to escape into the private world of self-indulgence. To be clear is, of course, not the same as being simplistic. Rather it is to say to the world: “Listen to me I have something to share with you that I think has worthwhile value.”

In this issue of Generation there are many and disparate voices. Yet all of them share, in the urgency of their statements, the intensity of communication. We who are the “creative partners” in the sharing of such visions cannot help but be impressed by the youthful vigour and power of such utterances. We also share with the young writers an enthusiasm for their impressive skill in practicing what Chaucer called “the craft so longe to lerne”. This is a very worthwhile collection and it is as interesting as it is rewarding. Thanks for writing. Please write again – soon.

Alistair MacLeod

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Editor: Jay Ruzesky

Editorial Board:
Sharon Roebuck
Kevin Bedal
Dei Jackson
Karen Marrero

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Alistair MacLeod

Cover Art: Steven Brownell

Featuring work by:

• Karen Marrero
• Jay Ruzesky
• Judy Borman
• Deborah Deal
• Naomi Harder
• Karen Marrero
• Conrad Reitz
• Denise Fillion
• Sabine Sautter
• Sharon Roebuck
• Lise Bourque
• Nola Millin
• Michelene Adams
• Jay Ruzesky
• Christina Strong
• David Lee
• Sheila van den Heuvel
• Bosko Peplinski
• Daniel Armstrong
• Beth Tompkins
• Maiwenn Beadle
• Emma Roberts
• Marlet Ashley
• Kevin Bedal