Esmé Kaplan-Kinsey is a California transplant studying creative writing in Portland, Oregon. In their work, they are interested in exploring human-nature relation and deconstructing binaries that cast humankind in opposition to the natural world. Their writing appears or is forthcoming in publications such as The Adroit Journal, SmokeLong Quarterly, JMWW, and Gone Lawn. They can be found on X/Instagram @esmepromise.
Stories in Smokelong Quarterly
Story:
Posthuman Walks Into a Bar
Interview: Smoke & Mirrors with
Esmé Kaplan-Kinsey
The core workshop of SmokeLong Fitness is all in writing, so you can take part from anywhere at anytime. We are excited about creating a supportive, consistent and structured environment for flash writers to work on their craft in a community. We are thrilled and proud to say that our workshop participants have won, placed, or been listed in every major flash competition. Community works.