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A magazine of literary arts, faith and culture.
Statement of
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Belmont Story Review is committed to publishing stories, poetry and essays that are inclusive of diverse opinions and uplift typically underrepresented populations.
Through our editorial discernment, we seek to accept work from typically under-represented groups, whether this is BIPOC, LGTBQIA, ELL (English Language Learners) or other writers, dreamers and thinkers.
BELMONT STORY REVIEW'S PAST STAFF
Richard Sowienski
Former Editor
After retiring as Director of Belmont’s Publishing Program, Richard Sowienski founded Write Your Life Workshops teaching creative nonfiction and the college admission essay to urban high school students. In addition to his work with Belmont Story Review, he also served as managing editor for The Missouri Review. His work has appeared in national consumer/lifestyle magazines and literary journals. He holds an MFA from the University of Iowa and a Master of Theological Studies from Vanderbilt Divinity School.
PAST MANAGING EDITORS
Macey Howell
Lauren Ash
Grace Carey-Hill
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Grace Carey-Hill
Laura Huie
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VOLUME 7
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Tiffany Alexander
Laura Huie
VOLUME 8
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Sophie Slusher
Journey Mathewson
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PAST STAFF
VOLUME 1
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Sam Delinger
Caroline George
Krista Walsh
Ethan Blackbird
Jennifer Cantrell
Katherine Puckett
Alivia Baker
Melissa Kriz
Hannah Lamb
Ron Singh Tanwar
Savannah Morrow
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Clair Harmeyer
Sam Rodriguez
Matt Hollingsworth
Benjamin Hemphill II
Kathryn Notestine
Lindsay Hunnicutt
Katherine Foreman
Leah Bruce
Allison Gerber
Steven L. Kempler
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Alivia Baker
Meg Bruce
Arah Hans-Majors
Vanessa Keiper
Emily Lewis
Erin Ogilvie
Maela Oldham
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Gloria Smith
Jacob Stovall
Kassandra Tidland
Audrey Fenstermaker
Macy Schreiber
Naomi Weigand
VOLUME 3
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Arah Hans-Majors
Dale Chapman
Macey Howell
Reagan Prather
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Rachel Hutchings
Sydney Bozeman
Sean McGibany
Lauren Ash
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Lauren Ash
Avery Kiker
Ashley Harris
Grace Carey-Hill
Gabriela Gonzales
Joe Vitagliano
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Caroline Vaught
Olivia Long
Emma Schneider
Nicole Jones
Hanna Smithson
Meagan Leahy
VOLUME 5
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Annalee Tanner
James Kennedy
Laura Huie
Paige Capponi
Grace Cope
Kalleigh Kaiser
Kayleigh Rucinski
Elania Trimble
VOLUME 6
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Laura Huie
Grace Carey-Hill
Olivia Brothers
Tiffany Alexander
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Alex Lanz
Mary Ganser
Adrian Connelly
Sophie Jefferson
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Olivia Walker
Caitlin Burdette
Emma Sherk
Isabelle Kanning
Meagan Irby
Nicole DeLise
Grace Smith
J.T. Fortenberry
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Megan Rolapp
Matti Churakos
Phoebe Bloomfield
Lauren Campbell
Kailee Lingelbach
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Sarah Lawson
Ruthie Heifer
Kylie Frye
Audrey Harper
Claire Gurley
Kendall Miller
Sophie Slusher
Maddy Hicks
Josie Montrose
Olivia Walker
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Margot Pierson
Anja Reese
Maddie Grimes
Rhena Curran
Reneé Dusseau
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VOLUME 8
Phoebe Bloomfield
Kendal Cliburn
Ruthie Helfer
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Chris Kang
Jessie Lang
Kailee Lingelbach
Mikayla McGrory
Josie Montrose
Olivia Peppiatt
Lauren Neely
Margot Pierson
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Julia Ziepfel
Becca Preston
Cayla Rusielewicz
Sunny Urben
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