Columbiana Magazine provides a forum for bold American creators to engage and inspire culture toward beauty, wisdom, and truth.

Here you’ll find current reviews and cultural criticism from writers who view criticism itself as a literary art. We seek not just to inform but to delight.

We also publish artist interviews and host a podcast to spark conversation among truth-seeking creatives and cultivate a space of belonging.

Finally, we’re endeavoring to revive the great tradition of quality journalistic outlets publishing short fiction & poetry. We’re passionate about American cultural heritage.

Everything we do is guided by our values:

  • We champion art that is awe-inspiring and aesthetically nourishing. 🍲

  • We seek to tell redemptive stories that speak to the best in us. 🏆

  • We are convinced that creative excellence glorifies God. ✝️

  • We have a passion for storytelling and an obsession with craft. 🖋️

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About the Editor

Emily Holland is a freelance writer and arts & culture journalist from Frederick, MD. She graduated from the University of Chicago in 2014. Prior to pursuing writing full-time, she spent much of her career in the arts nonprofit sphere, where she had the opportunity to serve artists in a variety of disciplines. Outside of writing, her key interests include vintage fashion, classic Hollywood cinema, and midcentury American culture. She is currently pursuing an MFA in Fiction, and lives with her two cats Rick & Ilsa. 🐈‍⬛🐈

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

2 Corinthians 3:17

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Philippians 4:8