Today on Midwest Weird: “the oven of america,” by Gabriella Fryer. Buy Gabriella a coffee in support of her work ! Be sure to leave a message and note who it's for : )   Gabriella Fryer is a mother, wife, and writer located in New England, but she was born and raised all over the Midwest. She started her family in Illinois, and finds her writing often starts or ends in its familiar landscapes. Gabriella enjoys writing poetry, short fiction, essays, and creative nonfiction abo

Today on Midwest Weird: A nonfiction piece by Erin Johnston, titled “Pants Free in St Paul.” Read by the author.   Erin Johnston is the...

Today on Midwest Weird: A special reading of Donzerly Light, our pop culture column from Heath Smith.   Heath Smith is a special pop...

Today on Midwest Weird: Three short works by Mathew Serback.   Mathew Serback is a re-educated goblin from the lower west side of...

Today on Midwest Weird: “My Pretend Husbands” by Sara Spry.   Sara Spry is a barista, pet sitter and writer living in Chicago, Illinois....

Today on Midwest Weird: “Space Aliens” by Heath Smith. This is a special reading of Heath's column, Donzerly Light .   Heath Smith is a...

Today on Midwest Weird: “In-Home Party” by Erin Johnston.   Erin Johnston is the co-creator and editor of Midwest Weird. And with Heath...

Do you remember being a kid and a teacher or a trusted adult or youth pastor that was probably not legally allowed to be within 500 feet...

Today on Midwest Weird: “Drug Test” by Sam Sharp.   Sam Sharp grew up in the low hills of northcentral Ohio. He writes essays and stories...