The Fall Collection: TO THE MOUNTAINS
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Sarah Steele, senior editor
Ashley Whittemore, editor
Kimberly Kralovic, editor
Heather Lobe Johnson, editor
Kimberly Phinney, editor-in-chief
Listen to the poets of The Way Back to Ourselves Literary Journal perform their work with our podcast, The Poetry Corner, a spin-off from The Way Back Podcast, hosted by Edward Holmes and Deidre Braley.
BOOK YOUR CALENDARS: The Cultivate Retreat is coming to Greenville, SC, June 19-21, 2026.
The Way Back to Ourselves is proud to announce that CULTIVATE 2026 is back in person and is coming to Greenville, South Carolina, June 19-21. Come learn all about it and grab your early bird ticket now. Seats are limited.
BOOKS FOR YOU from The Way Back Books and TWBTO Community
We are highlighting the poetry collections and books from many of our community members here at The Way Back to Ourselves, as well as our NEW offerings from The Way Back Books, our publishing imprint. This is a great opportunity to support an emerging poet and some of your favorite writers!
POETRY FOR YOU: Books from TWBTO Community for National Poetry Month
It’s National Poetry Month, and to celebrate we are highlighting the poetry books from many of our community members here at The Way Back to Ourselves. This is a great opportunity to support an emerging poet and some of your favorite writers!
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