There is so much strife in the world at the moment it’s a relief to lose ourselves in the kind of escape only writing can provide. The latest issue delivers with an eclectic mix of fiction, non-fiction and poetry.

Starting off, however, we are proud to present an interview with brilliant Russian-Israeli memoirist and writing teacher, Lee Kofman. This far-reaching conversation excavates a fascinating life while digging deep into a couple of pertinent questions: what makes a writer and where does the impetus begin?