I’ve recently discovered Gooseberry Pie Lit Magazine, which publishes stories composed of exactly 6 sentences. I’ve enjoyed every piece I’ve read in the magazine, and that rarely happens.
I just read the latest Whale Road Review and Summerset Review.
I will definitely check out Joyland and LCRW after Becky's recommendation.
Also, The Ekphrastic Review has long been a favourite of mine, their daily pieces cover the full gamut of CNF, poetry, flash, hybrid and sometimes author interviews and features too - as long as it's ekphrastic, and there's such a variety of artwork as a jumping off point.
I know you don't want brags, which I'm generally bad at anyway, but for full disclosure I just want to add I had a piece published in their Glyn Philpot Ekphrastic Challenge.
I’m currently reading River Styx. Poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. “Armo” by Robert Nazar Arjoyan tells of the racism experienced by Armenians in a small Texas town. Mark Mayer’s “Two Prepositions” begins with a widower’s experience and moves into a same-gender couple raising a baby. “Fractals” by Claire Walla, non-fiction, tells of a woman traveling repeatedly to Mammoth Mountain and its relationship to the Fibonacci Sequence.
I don’t remember how I ran into this journal, but I am enjoying it and the variety of stories.
I ordered it online and it arrived quickly in the snail mail.
I'm very lucky at the moment, discretionary money-wise. It was not always the case. Currently, I subscribe to Agni, Black Warrior Review, Colorado Review, Cream City Review, December, Epiphany, Greensboro, LitMag, New Ohio Review, Story, and ZYZZYVA. All of these journals are wonderful, thought inspiring, and creative.
Very nice first chapter. Although sad that it’s realistic, buy my favorite part is the resilience and the continued hope of Alejandra and Antonio. My favorite scene is when the two young people get into the shell of a car to spend some time together. Encompasses the awful circumstances and eternal hope.
Oh Wow. Thank you. Most of the chapter/stories have been published as short stories. For instance, they get together again in Houston a year and a half later, but by this time, Hell had happened to Alejandra and getting together was difficult. That story was published in Austria in Tint Journal.
I've recently been reading Flash Frontier's "quiet" issue and admire "Snow moon" by Kathryn Kulpa and "Flight path" by Margot McLean. Word limit: 250. Oh, and fascinating bee photos. https://flashfrontier.com/march-2024-quiet-marire/
I just read a great essay in Mississippi Review by Marcus Spiegel called “Blood from a Cactus: The Dangerous History of Tombstone, Arizona, and the Unusual Things Happening There in Contemporary Times.” This guy Spiegel can write beautifully. It’s an unusual piece about a legendary western town, written in an unusual way, and I highly recommend it.
This is great, thanks Becky. I have a personal essay inspired by a painting and didn't know about Ekphrastic Review. I plan to submit when they open in October.
I have to say that these two publications Gulf Coast and North American Review just blew my mind. I had to read most of the short stories, some of the poems and even some of the essays. The material had a slightly more international flair and the stories kept you engaged all the way to the end.
Hi everyone! As promised, here is the Bibliocommons list with all of the recommended stories, poems, essays, and articles. Enjoy! https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1309368947_jessmiele/2604414609_we_read_lit_mags
I’ve recently discovered Gooseberry Pie Lit Magazine, which publishes stories composed of exactly 6 sentences. I’ve enjoyed every piece I’ve read in the magazine, and that rarely happens.
Yep, I'm fond of that one, too!
What their link??
Here it is: https://gooseberry-pie.com/
I just read the latest Whale Road Review and Summerset Review.
I will definitely check out Joyland and LCRW after Becky's recommendation.
Also, The Ekphrastic Review has long been a favourite of mine, their daily pieces cover the full gamut of CNF, poetry, flash, hybrid and sometimes author interviews and features too - as long as it's ekphrastic, and there's such a variety of artwork as a jumping off point.
I know you don't want brags, which I'm generally bad at anyway, but for full disclosure I just want to add I had a piece published in their Glyn Philpot Ekphrastic Challenge.
Hi Emily, the author of this piece is Jessica Miele, not me (Becky)! :)
:o So sorry Becky - and also Jessica!
I do usually check the by-line but clearly not this time :)
Absolutely no worries! Also, I've never heard of Whale Road Review--I am just looking at it now and I already love it.
I’m currently reading River Styx. Poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. “Armo” by Robert Nazar Arjoyan tells of the racism experienced by Armenians in a small Texas town. Mark Mayer’s “Two Prepositions” begins with a widower’s experience and moves into a same-gender couple raising a baby. “Fractals” by Claire Walla, non-fiction, tells of a woman traveling repeatedly to Mammoth Mountain and its relationship to the Fibonacci Sequence.
I don’t remember how I ran into this journal, but I am enjoying it and the variety of stories.
I ordered it online and it arrived quickly in the snail mail.
I'm very lucky at the moment, discretionary money-wise. It was not always the case. Currently, I subscribe to Agni, Black Warrior Review, Colorado Review, Cream City Review, December, Epiphany, Greensboro, LitMag, New Ohio Review, Story, and ZYZZYVA. All of these journals are wonderful, thought inspiring, and creative.
Wow, that is a super fantastic list! Are there any stories, poems, or essays that particularly stood out to you recently?
Well, too many to list here. I occasionally blog about stories that particularly strike me. www.ann-graham.com
That is so cool. One of my stories, the first chapter of my novel, Escuderos, just dropped on River Styx online.
That is awesome and exciting. I'm going to print your story. I don't read longer things very well online. Congratulations!
Very nice first chapter. Although sad that it’s realistic, buy my favorite part is the resilience and the continued hope of Alejandra and Antonio. My favorite scene is when the two young people get into the shell of a car to spend some time together. Encompasses the awful circumstances and eternal hope.
Oh Wow. Thank you. Most of the chapter/stories have been published as short stories. For instance, they get together again in Houston a year and a half later, but by this time, Hell had happened to Alejandra and getting together was difficult. That story was published in Austria in Tint Journal.
I've recently been reading Flash Frontier's "quiet" issue and admire "Snow moon" by Kathryn Kulpa and "Flight path" by Margot McLean. Word limit: 250. Oh, and fascinating bee photos. https://flashfrontier.com/march-2024-quiet-marire/
I was bowled over by this story in Ghost Parachute -- https://ghostparachute.com/issue/september-2024-issue/after-too-much-wine-at-our-wedding-i-tell-my-pro-choice-husband-everything/
I just read a great essay in Mississippi Review by Marcus Spiegel called “Blood from a Cactus: The Dangerous History of Tombstone, Arizona, and the Unusual Things Happening There in Contemporary Times.” This guy Spiegel can write beautifully. It’s an unusual piece about a legendary western town, written in an unusual way, and I highly recommend it.
I LOVE this idea!
manywor(l)ds is one of my favorite new magazines, and their one-year anniversary issue just came out! https://manyworlds.place/issue-5/
And as always, I was blown away by Muzzle Magazine's latest issue: https://www.muzzlemagazine.com/spring-2024.html.
Thanks for doing this, Jessica!
This is great, thanks Becky. I have a personal essay inspired by a painting and didn't know about Ekphrastic Review. I plan to submit when they open in October.
This new monthly feature is a great idea, Becky.
Good article, Jessica. Thanks for sharing.
I recommend checking out Fabula Argentea. Electric offerings, always interesting, they are proof that a small shop can produce excellent work.
I've been a longtime fan of Three Penny Review (https://www.threepennyreview.com/). Smart interesting short and longer pieces on a variety of topics.
Thanks for the shoutout, Jessica!!!!! Hope you're doing well!
Oh my gosh! Steph!! That shoutout is well-deserved!
I have to say that these two publications Gulf Coast and North American Review just blew my mind. I had to read most of the short stories, some of the poems and even some of the essays. The material had a slightly more international flair and the stories kept you engaged all the way to the end.