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July 23, 2018
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Published by MIR Online Editor at July 23, 2018
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Kestrels and Crows by Tim Cooke

Flash Fiction by Tim Cooke. Kestrels and Crows was shortlisted for The Mechanics’ Institute Review Issue 15
July 18, 2018
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Published by MIR Online Editor at July 18, 2018
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The Solitary Seashell by Kevin Cowdall

Poetry by Kevin Cowdall
July 16, 2018
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Published by MIR Online Editor at July 16, 2018
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Swim by Vanessa Onwuemezi

Short Fiction by Vanessa Onwuemezi
July 10, 2018
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Published by Lauren Miller at July 10, 2018
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Sian Hughes Reviews Jean McNeil’s novel

Reviewed by Sian Hughes
July 9, 2018
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Published by MIR Online Editor at July 9, 2018
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Looking for a Wife by Feridon Rashidi

Short Fiction by Feridon Rashidi
July 2, 2018
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Published by MIR Online Editor at July 2, 2018
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Luke’s Glasses by Richard John Davis

Short Fiction by Richard John Davis
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

Interviews, reviews and insights into the literary world
Blog

Blog

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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.