Each week we will be connecting with our contributors showing where they have been, where they are now, and what’s up for the future.
Name: Will McMillan
Title of Pieces Published in Sweet: “Exploded”
Issues: 9.2
Find Him:
You can find Will in Portland, Oregon.
If you want to read more of his work, check out this piece.
What are some major accomplishments you have had since your Sweet publication?
In the past three years, I’ve been fortunate enough to have my work featured in an amazing selection of journals, including The Sun, Hobart, Nailed, Citron Review, Thread, and Pidgeonholes, among others. One of my essays, which was featured in Nailed, was used as the premise for a piece I did for This American Life.
Can you tell us about a current/ongoing project that you’re excited about?
I recently completed an essay collection, consisting of 30 nonfiction, memoir style essays, of which roughly half have been previously published. It’s been submitted to a publishing house, and seeing the culmination of years of work coming together like this has been extraordinary.
Who is your favorite author?
Stephen King/Ray Bradbury/Barbara Kingsolver
What is your favorite poem/essay/book?
That changes constantly. Which is probably a good thing.
What inspires you to write?
For me, writing is essentially instinctive, something that I’ve always just done. Something tied into my DNA that compels me to write. Wanting to share my perspective, my feelings, my take on what’s happening in life. Wanting to be, in some way, a teacher. To reach out to people and share experiences with them, to connect, to feel less alone.
What are you reading right now?
Right now, I’m reading a short story collection, “If it Bleeds,” by the lovely Stephen King.
What is your favorite sweet? We would love for you to share a recipe or link to place that serves it. Pictures are great, too!
Strawberry rhubarb pie. Always has been, always will be.
Strawberry rhubarb pie always reminds me of my grandmother, so I found this great recipe to share! Grandma’s Strawberry-rhubarb pie.
Thank you, Will, for taking the time to reconnect with us. We look forward to seeing more of your work in the future!
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