We’re a literary organization that puts out a print magazine, runs a small press, organizes the writers conference Conversations & Connections, the retreat Writer Camp, and online Write-Ins, and publishes reviews, interviews, and issues at this site. We’re glad you’re here.

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Our Newest Book

Our Newest Book

Our newest Barrelhouse Book, If This Should Reach You in Time sounds the alarm of climate change and democratic collapse with tender lament and guarded hope from award-winning poet Justin Marks.

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Conversations and Connections: Practical Advice on Writing is coming back to Philly on September 23, 2023!

Our long running super awesome writers conference is coming back to Philadelphia on September 23, 2023! This year we’re partnering with our friends at Temple University.

Conversations and Connections is a one-day writer's conference that brings together writers, editors, and publishers in a friendly, supportive environment. The 2023 Philly conference will be our 25th!

Thanks for coming by, Good Weirdos. Come on back soon.