New Writers on the Pomegranate Team!
Welcoming our new contributors.
One of the hallmarks of the BBC’s long-running historical drama, Call the Midwife, is that the cast of characters shifts and changes every few years. The original series was based on Jennifer Worth’s memoir of working as a nurse midwife in London’s East End in the 1950s, but by the third season, Jenny Lee (later Worth) had left the show, and the other nuns and nurses stepped in to fill her gap. Fifteen years from its premiere, Call the Midwife is still going strong, and only five of the original cast are still playing the same roles. The rest of the main characters have joined at various points in the last fourteen years, bringing a constant roster of new stories and perspectives to the ever-evolving story of Nonnatus House.
I love that. I love that the community of nurses has eddied and changed like water flowing through a stream (ideally not feeding into the east London harbor though because I understand that smells really bad). People come and go, some stay and grow, others move on to different pastures and sweeter-smelling tributaries.
Running an online publication can be like that, too. Sometimes, other life obligations get in the way of writing—work, babies, other and equally exciting pursuits. Sometimes it’s time for a season of rest. And, though real life does not usually unfold with the poetic justice of an episode set in Poplar, it’s very exciting when more wonderful talented people step into a new role.
We are thrilled, therefore, to announce new writers on the Pom team!
Lindsay Fickas is joining us as a Contributing Writer. Lindsay is a freelancer and copywriter based in St. Louis, and known on the Internet for writing about music, culture, American history, and parenting. She previously wrote for the Pom in January 2026 (Motherhood in the Age of Incels) and has made many podcast appearances. She is the mother of three boys and two dogs. Lindsay’s essays will be regularly featured.
Taylor Schumann is also joining us as a Contributing Writer. Taylor is the author of When Thoughts and Prayers Aren't Enough: A Shooting Survivor's Journey Into the Realities of Gun Violence (InterVarsity Press, 2020). Taylor has written for Christianity Today, Sojourners, and Plough Magazine. She is the mother of a boy and a girl, one puppy, and many formerly feral cats. Taylor’s essays will be regularly featured.
What does this mean for the future of The Pom? Well, the general format is staying largely the same. Amy Colleen, who is writing this post, is remaining with the team as editor. Lucy Huber will occasionally pop in as a Contributing Writer. Lauren Ahmed, Kristen Mulrooney and Sarah Radz have all moved on (very amicably!) for the time being, but their work will continue to live in our archives and perhaps in future guest appearances. We are anticipating the feature of a few new guest writers as well, and of course our submissions are open should you wish to send in your work.
We are excited to see what 2026 will bring for The Pomegranate, and as always, thank you so much for being here!
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