Flashes of Memory: Exploring the Emotional Breadth of Short Form Writing

An Interview with Davon Loeb

By Arielle Bernstein

Davon Loeb

In his memoir, The In-Betweens, Davon Loeb writes lyrical essays that explore family, identity, and culture. I was particularly struck by Davon’s embrace of the short form and had the honor of speaking with him about his choices in crafting this beautiful and powerful collection.

Arielle Bernstein: Your short, lyrical essays are so poetic—what is exciting for you about the short essay form? What unique possibilities does tha...