Disturbing the Universe
I’ve never really been one for reading poetry. I read the poetry I was assigned for classes precisely because I was assigned it and breathed a sigh of relief when we moved on, letting what I had read leak quietly out of my brain. Lines…
A Resolution for No Resolutions
So over the winter break I had a semi-emergency situation with my foot that you don’t need details on. While waiting for the weirdly attractive podiatrist to come see me, a nice blonde nurse started asking me about where I went to school and what I was studying,…
Generation of Fire
In 1939 Clemente Orozco painted the finishing touches to his latest mural inside the dome of Hospicio Cabañas in Guadalajara. Orozco titled this work “The Man of Fire”. It is perhaps Orozco’s most optimistic painting. The mural depicts a man composed of the best qualities from various sciences,…
Staff Picks
Hello! Welcome! Below is a list of favorite and/or recommended books by the Matchbox staff. These picks come in a range of genres and authors. We wanted to share this list with you in hopes that you will find that perfect holiday gift…
An Interview about the Expressive Process of Making Art
As someone with no artistic talent, I have always been in awe of people who can create any kind of art. I find myself gawking at the art of my friends and the small works they produce. One of these friends is Emily Collins, a…
Overview of 2016
2016 has been rough for many of us. Hatred, racism, and bigotry have arisen in ways not imaginable prior to the election. Finals are coming up. And we’ve all had our fair share of horrible days, some outshining more than others. Despite all this, 2016 has also shed…
Why Joining an Organization in College is Important
It’s your first year in college, you’re here whether you chose to be or your parents made sure you went. You’ve got to pick a major, a somewhat life changing decision. (That’s crazy, right?). Okay, so you’ve chosen a major that maybe fits you and…
Welcome to the Blog!
A warm welcome to all! Here you will find Matchbox Magazine’s blog that will post every Friday, and sometimes more than that. We hope to fill this blog with interesting content about things that have inspired our staff, and will hopefully inspire you as a…
Derrick Brown at The Patreon in San Francisco
Derrick Brown, winner of the 2013 Texas Book of The Year Award for Poetry, is not only an author of five books of poetry but the president of Write Bloody Publishing recognized by Forbes Magazine as “one of the best independent poetry presses in the…