Midwestern Heatfocuses on writers, poets, artists and the in-betweeners, whose work is inspired by or rooted in the broad subject of the Midwest. We want to shine a light on midwestern voices, the people who recognize the heartland's distinct vibe and the many roles it can play as a muse. Whether it’s your origin or new home, fleeting lover or lamentable stomping ground, the Midwest can carve a lasting impression into any of us. So show us what it's left in you. We want pieces that leave us dazed. The work that causes thunderstorms. The tornado-sirens in your head. Anything that gives off small-town restlessness, the bite of a Missouri winter, a flash flood of creative expression. We want the stuff that sticks. Throw it our way. Let’s see what happens.
