The Function of Freedom: The League of Utah Writers 85th Anniversary Commemorative Anthology

by Luw Press (Editor), Caryn Larrinaga, Bryan Young

For 85 years, The League of Utah Writers has worked diligently to encourage and nurture the writing talent in Utah. This collection was assembled to mark the occasion of the League's anniversary and showcases the talent from all corners of the state. Spanning multiple genres and forms, this competitive anthology represents some of the best the League has to offer from newcomers and seasoned professionals alike. Featuring fiction, poetry, and personal essays by: Blithe Anderson, Anna Bessesen, Rachael Bush, Denis Feehan, Jayrod P. Garrett, Kam Hadley, Alexis Hansen, Danielle Harward, Tim Heare, Miranda Hughes, Grace Diane Jessen, Chris Jones, Christopher G. Jones, Caryn Larrinaga, C. H. Lindsay, Shirley Manning, J. Milligan, Margot Monroe, Sarah Murtagh, John M. Olsen, Valarie Schenk, Elizabeth Suggs, Erica Swenson, Marie Tollstrup, Cassidy Ward, Johnny Worthen, Daniel Yocom, Bryan Young, and J. E. Zarnofsky. Edited by the Utah Freelance Editors Chapter of the League of Utah Writers.

284 pages, Paperback

Published July 24, 2020

Reviews

[Daniel Yocom · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection of 32 poems and stories delve into the aspects of that theme. They cover different genres and styles. I am proud to say I’m included in this work. I think the other selections are better than mine.
The Function of Freedom is a collection of emotions. There is humor and horror. There are works that will make you cry, and others that will make you stop and think. You will find pieces reinforcing what you may already believe while others will raise new questions to ponder.

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[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent collection of short stories and poems written by local authors. My favorites were "DNR", "Freedom Listed in the Classifieds", and "The Liberty of Conflict". All of the stories in this anthology centered on the theme of freedom. By the end of each story and poem, the reader felt a sense of relief as the main character was freed from whatever was holding them back from progressing.

[Elizabeth Suggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a labor of love!