Monthly Recap and Reminders Welcome to the April 2026 issue of Purple Prose—Jacaranda Journal’s monthly online newsletter. Purple Prose creates a regular platform for our readers, where we discuss all things writing and arts, give recommendations, feature local creatives, and provide a glimpse behind the scenes to see what the Jacaranda team are up to. This issue includes a new essay in our column The Writer’s Rant, which reflects on procrastination, writing routines, and the