Bee E.S. is a poet and an artist. Throughout this interview, they take us through their detailed writing process, how they have evolved, and writing uncomfortable topics/themes. What Bee shows us throughout this interview is that different mediums might serve different purposes, writing can be messy, and change is inevitable. Bee inspires and reinvigorates creatives through her intentional responses.

We hosted our inaugural Panel Awards this year, and we have several nominees for various awards. However, the following is work by those who won each award. We are excited and proud to share our Panel Award winners for 2026!

Some conversations feel less like interviews and more like invitations. In this Q&A with Craig Constantine, you will see him return to ideas of curiosity, presence, and creative endurance. Whether reflecting on storytelling, observation, or the quiet rituals that sustain artistic practice, Craig approaches creativity with both thoughtfulness and openness. In this conversation, he shares insights into process, reflection, and the value of remaining attentive to the world aroun

In this conversation, Adam reflects on the intersections between poetry, education, performance, and vulnerability. From classrooms to open mics, he discusses how audience connection shapes his work, why accessibility matters in poetry, and the ways humor, honesty, and lived experience continue to guide his writing practice. Thoughtful and deeply reflective, his responses reveal a poet committed not only to craft, but to meaningful connection.

Poem page titled In the beginning by Maia von Maltzahn, black text on white background, about an anthem in an empty stadium.

A decade ago, Kansas-born poet Nicholas Grooms was finding more acclaim as an active hip-hop artist who was unknowingly keeping poetry simmering on the backburner. With stints on the Vans Warped Tour, multiple viral videos and opening slots with artists such as Snow The Product, Inspectah Deck, Nappy Roots, Sadistik, Grieves and a four-year tenure of creating songs for the Kansas City Chiefs organization, it’s more than fair to say Grooms didn’t quite have poetry on his radar

For poet, artist, and illustrator Elle Estérre, writing rarely arrives on a schedule. Poems appear while driving, in the middle of a shower, or in quiet moments stolen away from crowded rooms, demanding attention on their own terms. In this conversation, Elle reflects on vulnerability in poetry, the uncertainty of drafts, balancing privacy with publication, and the ways art continues to surprise both its creators and audiences. With recent publications and new projects on the

Some writers begin with a clear origin story, but poet Johannah doesn’t. What is clear is a voice shaped by humor, observation, and a deep interest in the messiness of relationships. With a notebook always nearby, she captures fleeting, often funny moments and turns them into work grounded in clarity and connection. Whether writing about love, friendship, or the absurdities of everyday life, her poems invite readers to see themselves in the chaos—and maybe laugh a little t

There’s a quiet intimacy in the way some artists observe the world—an attentiveness that feels less like looking and more like witnessing. For poet and photographer, Bob, that instinct to witness became even more pronounced during the stillness of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the camera gave way, at least temporarily, to the pen. What began as a shift in medium evolved into something more fluid: a creative practice where image and language speak to one another.

In a poetic landscape that resists containment, Ryan Di Francesco writes with a voice that is fluid, restless, and deeply attuned to the rhythms of everyday life. As a writer, teacher, and editor-in-chief of Shadow and Sax, his work moves between brevity and expansiveness, surreal imagery and raw emotional clarity. Influenced by poets like Federico García Lorca, Jack Spicer, Pierre Reverdy, and Nicanor Parra, Di Francesco embraces an ever-evolving practice; it's one that trea

I decided to make my return to blogging for Three Panels Press by writing this article in recognition of Black History Month. First, it is important to consider how older women have historically been framed in art. Older women have frequently been pushed to the margins, rendered invisible, while youth and beauty are celebrated and centered. Older women, throughout art history, have been stereotyped as witches, with unruly hair and sagging breasts. An example is a Roman sculp

Beth Brown Preston’s journey as a writer began with a fifth-grade poem—an early spark that would kindle a lifelong passion for language, self-expression, and truth-telling. In this conversation, Preston reflects on her evolution as a poet, novelist, and memoirist, sharing how her art has grown from youthful curiosity into a profound exploration of identity, resilience, and the Black female experience.

For poet Toni Young, writing began as a childhood curiosity—a book of poems, a homework assignment, a first verse about a girl and her dog. Over time, that curiosity deepened into a lifelong dialogue with the self. Through themes of self-love, healing, and women’s empowerment, Young’s work invites readers to find the sacred in everyday moments.

From the bustle of construction sites to the quietude of a back porch, Sam Aureli’s journey to becoming a poet has been anything but linear. Writing, once a distant notion, emerged in his forties as a vital means of making sense of life, memory, and the world around him. Influenced by poetry, art, and music, Sam crafts work that explores belonging, loss, and the small moments that connect us to something larger. In this conversation, he reflects on the moments that shaped his

Writing and photography both ask us to slow down—to look closer, to notice what might otherwise pass by. For artist and writer Rachel...

Daithí Kearney grew up in southwest Ireland before going to university in Cork. As a boy, he enjoyed music and dance and gained a lot of experience in the theatre. These remained important to him at university and still have to this day. After qualifying as a teacher of English and Geography, he completed a PhD and quickly gained a position as a lecturer in music at Dundalk Institute of Technology on the east coast. Here, he met his now wife. They have two wonderful sons.

Peter Mangiaracina is a writer from New York City, now living in Spain. He spent years in improvisational theater and played guitar in a jazz fusion band before turning to teaching English and writing fiction. People tell him that someone, somewhere, has read his work—he just hasn't met them yet. I, Jhazzy, had the pleasure of interviewing Peter about his piece that was featured in our magazine, his writing process, and more.

There is a quiet alchemy that happens when an artist steps away from the canvas, sets down the brush, and reaches for a pen. Some painters leave their worlds in pigment alone, but others continue the conversation in words as parallel creations. The poem becomes an extension of the painting, offering another way in. In these moments, the artist does not change mediums so much as translate visions, carrying color into cadence and line into language.

I was talking to Lola, one of our editors, the other day and we were discussing how hard it is to come up with good blog topics at times. She mentioned a couple of great ideas, one being looking at final paintings by some artists. I loved the idea, so I took it and ran with it. However, in true Jhazzy fashion, I added a bit of a twist to it. I decided I would rank the artists selected. How did I decide on these artists? Very arbitrarily. These are some of the greats, though.

We had a chance to catch up with Issue 04 Contributor, Bhakti Deepak, about her writing. Bhakti is a passionate writer, a seeker of knowledge, and a lover of solitude. With multiple master's degrees in Zoology & Public Administration, Fashion Designing, and Photography, she embodies the fusion of intellect and creativity. A teacher by profession and a part-time accountant, she balances logic with art, but writing remains her true calling.