The stories and poems selected encompass issues and emotions such as loss, the complexity of human relationships, acceptance, rebirth, and the beauty of nature. Our chosen artwork is diverse and displays multiple talents in various mediums. The personal creative works contained within these pages, whether fictional, poetic, visually artistic, or true to life, are powerful reflections of our current culture, which we have preserved in their most elegant form. We are pleased to present to you our Fall 2014 issue of New Plains Review.