Matthew J. Hefti

There’s a new issue this week from the best literary journal on the internet, The Wrath-Bearing Tree. Years ago, I had the honor of joining some fellow combat vets in pursuit of a grand vision of a literary journal that provided an outlet for writers and artists to share their voices through literature and art that doesn’t quite fit in elsewhere, thoughtful and compassionate work that confronts violence and trauma in all its forms. After seven amazing years building the most impressive literary community on the internet (publishing a new issue every single month!!!), we formed as a nonprofit. And with the awesome help of the amazing attorney Bella Truong, Esq., a colleague of mine at Parlatore Law Group, we filed for tax-exempt 501(c)3 status to allow us to grow, gain eligibility for grants, and accept donations to continue expanding and compensate our contributors. Thanks to all of you writers, readers, and especially my fellow editors and board members, Andria Williams (editor in chief), Amalie Flynn, Drew Pham, Mary Doyle, Lauren Kay Johnson, Adrian Bonenberger, Jennifer Orth-Veillon, Mike Carson, Ben LeRoy, David James, and Eric Robinson. We’re all looking forward to our best year yet in 2022, beginning with this year’s first issue. Check it out here! www.wrath-bearingtree.com