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June 20, 2017
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Published by MIR Online Editor at June 20, 2017
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MIRLive Life Stories

Katherine Angel and Emma Henderson Join us for MIRLive
June 7, 2017
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Published by Lauren Miller at June 7, 2017
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The Gift Maker by Mark Mayes review

Roxanne Forbes reviews Mark Mayes “The Gift Maker“
June 7, 2017
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Published by MIR Online Editor at June 7, 2017
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Short Fiction by Rod Nordland

Short fiction by Rod Nordland
June 1, 2017
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Published by MIR Online Editor at June 1, 2017
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The Indications by Lander Hawes

Short fiction by Lander Hawes
May 29, 2017
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Published by James Kennedy at May 29, 2017
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June Reads

These are some of the books the MIROnline team have enjoyed over the past month – we hope you enjoy them too. James
May 24, 2017
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Published by Lauren Miller at May 24, 2017
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Cambridge Literary Festival 2017

Mari Vindis rounds-up the best of  Cambridge Literary Festival 2017
Fiction

Fiction

Flannery O’Connor said that a short story should ‘create life with words’. We select stories that do this while, at the same time, affecting and moving the reader.
Poetry

Poetry

Our editorial team select poems that deliver unexpectedness of word and thought whilst holding universal truths about the human condition.
Features

Features

Our creative non-fiction features combine the real with all the literary devices of fiction.
News

News

Keep up to date with the MIR Online team. Find out about upcoming events, publications and submission opportunities.
MIR Live

MIR Live

MIR Live is a stimulating spoken-word event, showcasing the best in creative writing. It takes place termly at The Harrison bar.
MIR in Print

MIR in Print

Our annual anthology features the best short fiction from Birkbeck’s Creative Writing Programme and from established writers.