Opportunities in the Great Big Literary World- May 20, 2013

Song of the Day: Alright by Shiloh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_UZjLm2S4M

   Hello all! I have fantastic news today. I received an email yesterday from a literary magazine wanting to publish another one of my short stories. I am beyond ecstatic since this story was rejected eight to ten times (hate to admit it, but it's the truth). I would have to go back and count to remember the exact number of times, but that's the ballpark. I had been feeling low about the rejections but this just proves, that when you think you can't go any further, something amazing will happen. In the coming weeks I will be posting more content driven material. I hope it helps you as much as my opportunities series has helped. Don't give up. Keep going!


Contests:

1. The American Fiction Prize: The Best Unpublished Short Stories by American Writers

New Rivers Press will publish approximately twenty short stories in each American Fiction volume, subtitled, The Best Unpublished Stories by Emerging Writers. They seek well crafted, character driven literary fiction in any genre with a maximum of 10,000 words per story. Each of the selected story authors will receive national publication and distribution, author discount, and two complimentary copies. Prizes totaling $1,750 will be awarded. ($1,000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd place, and $250 for 3rd place.) The finalist judge for Volume 13 is Michael White. There is a reading fee of $16 for each online submission and the contest ends June 15, 2013.

http://www.newriverspress.com/

2. Sixteenth Annual Poetry Contest: Boston Review

The winning poet will receive $1,500 and have his or her work published in the November/December 2013 issue of Boston Review. Submit up to five unpublished poems, no more than 10 pages total. Any poet writing in English is eligible, unless he or she is a current student, former student, relative, or close friend of the judge. A non-refundable $20 entry fee must accompany all submissions. Deadline is June 3, 2013.

http://bostonreview.net/about/contest/index.php

3. Colony Collapse Press 2013 Novella Prize

Colony Collapse Press will award a prize of $300, publication, and 20 complimentary copies for the best novella, as judged by their editorial board. Entry fee is $10 and the deadline is July 31, 2013.

http://www.colony-collapse.com/contests.html

4. Gazing Grain Press: Inclusive Feminist Chapbook Contest

Gazing Grain Press, an inclusive feminist press sponsored by the Fall for the Book Literary Festival, seeks submissions for its annual chapbook contest. Writers of any gender or sexuality are welcome to submit. The winner of the contest receives chapbook publication, contributor copies, and an invitation to read at the Fall for the Book Literary Festival (including accommodation and travel within the continental U.S.). Reading fee is $16 and the contest closes on June 1, 2013.

https://fftbchapbookcontest.submittable.com/submit

5. The Backwaters Prize

The Backwaters Press seeks full-length (65–80 pp.) manuscripts of original poems by a single author in English. Prize: $1,000 and book publication. Final judge: Lola Haskins. Entry fee is $25 and the contest ends on May 30, 2013.

http://www.thebackwaterspress.org/submissions/the-backwaters-prize-additional-information/


Calls for Submissions:

1. The Journal of Kentucky Studies

The Journal of Kentucky Studies welcomes creative work and critical articles on any theme. Art, commentary, critical essays, history, literary criticism, short fiction, flash fiction (1,000 words or less), creative non-fiction, poetry and Black-and-white photography will be accepted. Subject matter and contributors are not restricted to Kentucky. Essays and short fiction should not exceed 6,000 words. All manuscripts must be double-spaced and include contact information on the first page. Critical articles should follow the University of Chicago Manual of Style or MLA Style for literary essays. Poetry submissions should be limited to 3-5 lyric poems or 1-2 longer forms.

Submissions will be accepted via snail mail or e-mail. Include a cover letter and 50 word bio in the body of your e-mail and submit your work as one attachment in MS Word. Submit e-mail submissions to: kentuckystudiesjournal@gmail.com. Reading period ends June 30, 2013.

http://www.nku.edu/~jks/

2. The Marie Alexander Series

The Marie Alexander Series is seeking submissions for an anthology of flash sequences. Send up to 10 pages (double-spaced, 12 pt. type, 1-inch margins) of prose sequences, of which each segment contains fewer than 500 words. Deadline is June 1, 2013.

http://www.mariealexanderseries.com/submit.shtml

3. Augury Books

Augury Books is happy to announce that our 2013 open reading period. They are looking for both full-length poetry manuscripts and for short story collections, and anticipate publishing at least one new title in each genre. There is a reading fee of $10 and the reading period ends June 30, 2013.

http://augurybooks.com/submissions/

4. On the Commons Magazine

This call for submissions for On the Commons Magazine’s Uncommon/Word: A collection of commons-inspired poetry is now open. They will review work twice yearly, often on a theme or specific subject. The current theme is “All That We Share.” Six poets will be selected and featured in the magazine during each submission round. They accept previously published work. Poets will receive a flat rate of $50 for work published in the Poet of Month column; payment is made upon publication. Email work to poetrysubmissions@onthecommons.org. Please note there is a limit of THREE (3) poems per person, per submission round. Deadline is June 30, 2013. 

http://onthecommons.org/magazine/submission-guidelines


As always, Black Fox Literary Magazine is accepting submissions of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, art and photography. The Fall Issue (#7) is out! Happy Writing!

Opportunities in the Great Big Literary World- May 16, 2013

Song of the Day: Don't Worry Be Happy by Bob Marley
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo4OnQpwjkc‎

   Hello all! I've been thinking a lot lately about writers and how I can further assist them in their writing endeavors. I am also quite the observer and I have been taking notes on some things concerning writers. I have noticed that beginning writers often don't know where to start. If you know me well, then you know that I have an incessant need to help writers in any way I can. I have the need to share my knowledge (though I am still learning myself) and also any information I come across that may be useful. My observations have inspired me to write a blog post for new writers. I've also been inspired to move forward with some other projects that I've had on the back burner. Stay tuned. And in the meantime, check out the opportunities. Keep writing, keep learning about your craft and keep believing in your writing dreams. 


Contests:

1. The Baltimore Review

The theme for The Baltimore Review’s summer contest is Threes. Three—what? That’s entirely up to you. Tercets. Three stanzas. Three characters. Three rooms. Three wishes. Three sisters. Three apples. A three-fingered man. Triplets. A trio. A three on the roll of the dice. Three of swords. The rule of three. Third time's the charm. So many possibilities. Three winners will be selected from among all entries. All entries considered for publication. Prizes are: $500, $200, and $100. Entry fee is $10. Deadline is May 31, 2013. 

http://baltimorereview.org/index.php/submit

2. The Puritan's Second Annual Thomas Morton Memorial Prize 

The Second Annual Thomas Morton Memorial Prize in Literary Excellence recognizes the best in fiction and poetry received in 2013. The winners in the fields of fiction and poetry will each receive a generous prize package: 

Fiction: $900 / Poetry: $600
Publication in The Puritan (Issue XXIII: Fall 2013)
Prize Pack of titles from 12 Canadian publishers, each worth approximately $600.

Entry fee is $10 and the contest ends on September 30, 2013.

http://www.puritan-magazine.com/submissions.php


Calls for Submissions: 

1. Thornapple Books

Thornapple Books, the literary fiction imprint of Levellers Press in Amherst Massachusetts, is currently accepting submissions of literary fiction, both novels and short story collections.

http://www.levellerspress.com/thornapplebooks.html

2. Valparaiso Fiction Review

Valparaiso Fiction Review, which has just released its Summer 2013 issue, is now seeking works of short fiction for its upcoming issue. VFR publishes two editions a year, in December and in May, and it features fiction from established or emerging writers.

http://scholar.valpo.edu/vfr/guidelines.html

3. Off the Coast

Off the Coast, is now accepting poetry, artwork/photos and books for review for the summer issue. Submission period deadline is June 15, 2013. 

4. HEArt

HEArt — Human Equity through Art — seeks artistically crafted, powerful poems, stories, essays, photos, visual art and music that challenges the status quo, fights discrimination and promotes social justice by tackling hard issues such as gender, race, class, sex, etc. for the launch of HEArt Journal Online. Deadline is August 15, 2013. There is an entry fee of $2.

http://heartjournalonline.com/submit/

   As always, Black Fox Literary Magazine is accepting submissions of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, art and photography. Happy Writing! 

Opportunities in the Great Big Literary World- May 6, 2013

Song of the Day: Can't Hold Us by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXkHfmwrjy8

Hello all! No time for a long intro today. As my co-worker would say, "I'm busier than a one-armed paper-hanger!" Here are the opportunities for the week, enjoy! 










Contests:

1. Mid- American Review Fineline Competition 

Mid-American Review presents the annual Fineline competition for prose, poetry, short shorts, and everything in between! The prize is $1000 and publication in MAR's fall issue, 34.1. All entrants will receive a copy of the fall issue. There is an entry fee of $10 per entry of up to 3 pieces and the contest ends on June 1, 2013.

http://www.bgsu.edu/studentlife/organizations/midamericanreview/fineline.html

2. PhoneFiction Competition

PhoneFiction is now accepting previously published short fiction and short non-fiction for its competition. There is no entry fee, no transfer of publication rights, and $1000 in the pot for authors. Submit as many previously published stories as you like. They will also pay out a $1000 to the literary journal that initially published the winning story or stories. Contest deadline is May 31, 2013. 

http://www.phone-fiction.com/for_authors

3. Glimmer Train Short Story Award for New Writers

Open to any writer whose fiction has not appeared in a print publication with a circulation greater than 5000. First place has been increased to $1500 and includes publication in Glimmer Train. Second/Third Prizes: $500/$300, consideration for publication. Results announced August 1. Word count generally ranges 1000-5000, though up to 12,000 words is fine. Deadline is May 31, 2013. 

http://www.glimmertrain.com/writguid1.html


Calls for Submissions: 

1. Paper Tape

Paper Tape, an online literary magazine, is currently reading unsolicited submissions. They accept fiction, creative non-fiction, essays, reviews, and interviews. The theme for this reading period is "myth." Reading period deadline is May 31, 2013. 

http://papertapemag.com/subs

2. Willow Books

Willow Books, the literary division of Aquarius Press, is now reading unsolicited manuscripts. This reading period is only for writers who have not previously been published by Aquarius Press/Willow Books. Their mission is to develop, publish and promote writers typically underrepresented in the market, and the reading period is open to all writers from diverse cultural backgrounds. Poetry manuscripts should be in the 48-96 page range, and fiction/non-fiction should be no longer than 180 pages. Scholarly titles covering literature, arts and the Humanities (up to 250 pages) are also accepted, but they should be in proper format (MLA, APA, etc.). Genre/subject is open, but no "street lit" or erotica. Reading fee is $25 and the open reading period ends September 1, 2013.

http://willowlit.net/open-reading-period-for-willow-books/

3. The Boiler

The Boiler seeks work that makes readers' blood boil for its eighth issue. They publish poetry, short fiction, and short memoirs on a quarterly basis. Deadline for the summer issue is May 15, 2013. 

http://theboilerjournal.com/guidelines/

4. Blast Furnace Volume 3, Issue 2

For the tenth issue, they are entertaining the theme of travels, and are particularly interested in poems that dwell in places of travel outside of one's comfort zone. Travel could be physical travel/world travels, travels of the mind, travels outside of the box. As always, they are happy to consider poetry outside of the theme.

Submit no more than three of your BEST poems, or, if you prefer to create an audio recording of yourself reciting your poetry, send ONLY ONE file attachment of NOT MORE THAN 2 MINUTES/120 seconds in total duration. Deadline for Volume 3, Issue 2 is June 15, 2013.

http://www.blastfurnacepress.com/


As always, Black Fox Literary Magazine is accepting submissions of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, art and photography. Happy Writing! 

Opportunities in the Great Big Literary World- April 22, 2013

Song of the Day: Go Get It by Mary Mary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADGnIi9KrLQ

   Hello all! Hope you had an awesome and productive weekend! Sometimes, we have to remember that just because we go through something bad or a bad period, doesn't mean that we have completely failed. You may be experiencing rejection after rejection on a particular piece of writing. It's easier said than done, but remember that those rejections are helping you grow as a writer. What can you learn from them? Are there any changes you can make to your work to make it better for the next submission? Those rejections will make it that much sweeter when you finally do receive that acceptance. Here are the opportunities for this week. Keep writing and keep taking risks. 


Contests:

1. Notting Hill Editions' William Hazlitt Essay Prize

Notting Hill Editions is delighted to announce an annual literary prize for the best essay in the English language between 2,000 and 8,000 words, published or unpublished, on any subject. The award is named in honor of William Hazlitt (1778-1830), great master of the miscellaneous essay. Award value: £15,000. Five runners-up will each receive £1000. Authors of any nationality are eligible, but submissions must have been written originally in English. There is an entry fee of £10. Contest deadline is August 1, 2013. 

http://www.nottinghilleditions.com/essay-prize


Calls for Submissions: 

1. Ostrich Review

Issue 3 of Ostrich Review is under construction, so send them your best pieces. They are looking for original poetry, prose, and visual art. 

http://ostrichreview.com/submit/

2. The Quotable

The Quotable is a quarterly print and online publication that is now accepting submissions of flash fiction, short fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry and art for Issue 10. The theme is space. Submission period deadline is May 1, 2013. 

https://thequotablelit.submittable.com/submit

3. Able Muse

Able Muse, a review of poetry, prose and art, will be releasing a special Translation Issue, guest edited by Charles Martin, and forthcoming Summer, 2014. This is an open call for submission for this issue which will feature several of today's eminent english-language translators. Submit 1 to 5 previously unpublished and publishable translations. Submission deadline is March 31, 2014. 

http://www.ablemuse.com/submit-translation-online

4. The Meadowland Review

The Meadowland Review will be considering submissions of poetry, fiction, photography and art pieces for the summer issue until June 1, 2013. 

http://www.themeadowlandreview.com/submit/

5. Such Sweet Thunder 

Such Sweet Thunder is a web journal that publishes essays/memoirs centered around albums, and how they affected writers. They accept submissions on a rolling basis and are currently seeking pieces for the May issue.

http://www.suchsweetthunder.org/


Positions/Jobs

1. Opening for Non-fiction Editor at Prime Number Magazine

Prime Number Magazine is looking for a Non-fiction Editor! As Prime Number enters its 4th year of publication, they have an opening for a Non-fiction Editor to join their team. The Non-fiction Editor is responsible for reviewing and responding to unsolicited non-fiction submissions (other than book reviews, which are the purview of the Books Editor), soliciting work where necessary, and editing pieces accepted for online publication. The Non-fiction Editor also works with the entire editorial team (including the Editor-in-chief, Poetry Editor, and Books Editor) to shape the direction of the magazine through periodic conference calls, helps to produce the annual print edition and maintains social media presence. They are looking for someone with significant publication credits. Ideally, candidates will also have editorial experience.This is an unpaid position. Editors are scattered across the country; location is not a factor. Please visit their website to get a feel for the magazine. Send expressions of interest along with writing samples and a resume to the Editor-in-Chief: Cliff@PrimeNumberMagazine.com. 

http://www.primenumbermagazine.com/Issue31.html


   As always, Black Fox Literary Magazine is accepting submissions of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, art and photography. Be on the lookout for the Spring (#8) Issue! Happy Writing! 

Opportunities in the Great Big Literary World- April 15, 2013

Song of the Day: Dream About Flying by Alexi Murdoch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vUyFVZ1I-s

   Hello all! How was the weekend? Mine was busy, which was something I wasn't anticipating. Things that I need to do or places I needed to be kept popping up. April, by far, has been the busiest month for me. Anyway, I'm praying to find some time this week to edit, write and submit my work. I hope you will take the time to get your work out there. I haven't been the best role model in the submission department lately, but do as I say, not as I do! The beauty about submitting is that you can always begin again. You can stop and start however many times you want and at any given time. Go ahead, get in gear. 


Contests:

1. Winged City Poetry Chapbook Contest

One author will receive $100 and 25 copies in lieu of royalties for the best poetry chapbook. Manuscripts need not be anonymous. Page limit is 24 pages max (single or 1.5 spaced) not including acknowledgments, title page, etc. Final book subject to editing. There is a reading fee of $10 and the contest deadline is July 1, 2013. 

http://www.wingedcitypress.com/p/contest.html

2. First Novel Contest: Emerging Writers Getaway Contest of the Whidbey Writers MFA Alumni Association

Grand prize: a seven-day retreat at a cabin in the North Carolina Smokies (valued at $2,000), plus a cash award of $300. Second and third place receive cash prizes. Entry fee is $25. Submissions (synopsis, first 25 pages) will be accepted through May 24, 2013.

http://www.whidbeymfaalumni.org/?page_id=1323

Calls for Submissions: 

1. Revolution House Magazine
 
The editors of Revolution House Magazine are currently reading submissions of poetry, non-fiction, short stories, flash fiction, and graphic stories for issue 3.1, due to be released late spring/early summer 2013. They are particularly in the market for short fiction, long fiction, fiction of all stripes, weirder fiction, realistic fiction, and fiction that moves the reader in some way.

http://revolutionhousemag.com/?page_id=27

2. Mantis

Mantis: A Journal of Poetry, Criticism, and Translation is looking for original poetry, translations, and criticism for its twelfth issue. An annual publication, Mantis is housed at the Division of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages at Stanford University. In poetry, they’re interested in work from across a range of aesthetics, subject matters, and locales. They value evocative imagery, a well-tuned ear, and an engagement with a poem’s shape or form. In translation they’re keen to expose readers to compelling and unfamiliar work. They tend to choose translations by contemporary poets. 
 
https://www.stanford.edu/group/mantis/cgi-bin/submit

3. Balaustine Anthology

Balaustine is a forthcoming anthology of writing about wanting family. They are looking for poems, short stories, and essays around the topics of wanting children, being unable to have children, miscarriage and loss, infertility, adoption, and other "alternative" families. Above all they are looking for honesty, beautiful writing, and great stories. Send no more than 3-5 poems, one story or essay in the body of an email along with your name and e-mail address to balaustineanthology@gmail.com with the subject header: Submission. (Note: submissions with attachments will not be read.) You may include a short author's bio along with your submission. Deadline for submission is July 1, 2013.

http://balaustineanthology.com/

4. CRATE

The MFA program at UCR is seeking submissions of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and dramatic works for CRATE.

http://crate.ucr.edu/submission-guidelines/

5. Zest Literary Journal 

Zest is accepting submissions of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, flash fiction, micro fiction, art and photography.

http://zestlit.com/submissions/

   As always, Black Fox Literary Magazine is accepting submissions of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, art and photography. The Fall Issue (#7) is out! Happy Writing! 

Opportunities in the Great Big Literary World- April 8, 2013

Song of the Day: Ready to Rise and Shine by Michael Holborn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7QK38dho6M

   Hello all! Well, the move was a success! I'm still sort of running around like crazy trying to get things squared away. Who knew it would be so much work? I thought I'd be done "doing things" by now. I'm not even done unpacking. [Insert straight face here.] I'm having a hard time balancing writing life with personal life right now. I'm giving myself another week or two to get back to a regular schedule. I'm looking forward to stepping it up this week. I hope that you all have been taking advantage of the opportunities! Whatever you do, keep writing. 


Contests:

1. Reed Magazine Fiction and Poetry Contests 

John Steinbeck Award (Fiction)

Writers may submit original, unpublished stories up to  6,000 words. Finalists will be selected by the Reed Magazine Editorial Team and then will be sent to the judge. First place winners will receive $1000 and have a chance to have their story published in the upcoming issue. Runner-ups will also be considered for publication. Entry fee is $15 and contest deadline is November 1, 2013. 

http://reedmag.org/drupal/?q=node/19

Edwin Markham Prize in Poetry (Poetry)

Writers may submit 3-5 original, unpublished poems. Finalists will be selected by the Reed Magazine Editorial Team and then will be sent to the judge. Winners will receive $1000 and have a chance to have their story published in the upcoming issue. Runner-ups will also be considered for publication. Entry fee is $15 and contest deadline is November 1, 2013. 

http://reedmag.org/drupal/?q=node/21


Calls for Submissions: 

1. Mixed Fruit 

Mixed Fruit is now accepting submissions for their summer issue. They're looking for fiction, poetry, non-fiction, translations, hybrid pieces, and they also consider multimedia submissions. 

http://mixedfruitmagazine.com/submissions/

2. Souvenir: A Journal 

Souvenir: A Journal is currently open for submissions of prose, poetry, and art. 

http://souvenir-lit.sqsp.com/submissions/

3. escarp

escarp, a selective, Twitter-based review of brief poetry and prose, is seeking submissions of brief (under 140 character) fiction, non-fiction and poetry. They accept submissions through direct messages on Twitter.

http://www.escarp.org/submit.php

4. Slash Pine Press Call for Chapbook Submissions

Every academic year, Slash Pine Press publishes two chapbooks, each in a limited run of 125 copies. This year, the press will publish one in the fall of 2013 and one in the Spring of 2013. This submission is for the chapbook to be published in the fall. There is a $3 reading fee that will go to printing and administrative fees. The author of the accepted manuscript will receive 15 copies as well as the option to buy additional copies at a reduced cost. Deadline for consideration is May 15, 2013.

https://slashpinepress.submittable.com/submit

5. Emerald Coast Review Anthology

The literary anthology, Emerald Coast Review, is now accepting submissions of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, photography, graphic design and art for its 2013 publications. All artists, photographers, writers and poets are invited to submit entries celebrating Viva Florida 500, but entries are not limited to Florida themes. ECR is a regional publication containing works about the Emerald Coast or by authors living along the Emerald Coast. The book has been published biannually by West Florida Literary Federation since 1989. Reading and submission fees are: $10 for four poems, up to six photos/illustrations or up to 2000 words of fiction. Student entry fee is $5. Submission deadline is May 1, 2013. 

https://sites.google.com/site/wflfonline/submissions/submission-guidelines

6. Tule Review

Call for Poetry Submissions. Sacramento Poetry Center's journal, Tule Review, showcases new writers to national award winners from the region and across the nation. Deadline is April 30, 2013.

https://spcsacramentopoetrycenter.submittable.com/submit

    As always, Black Fox Literary Magazine is accepting submissions of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, art and photography. The Fall Issue (#7) is out! Happy Writing! 

Opportunities in the Great Big Literary World- March 25, 2013

Song of the Day: Hey Now You're a Rockstar by Smashmouth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT50e9VSEkQ

Writers, remember that you can always start over, but don't you dare give up!










Contests:

1. 2013 Paterson Fiction Prize

The Paterson Fiction Prize provides a $1000 award for a novel or collection of short fiction published in 2012. Deadline is April 1, 2013. 

http://www.pccc.edu/uploads/f4/78/f478325f9e09c491fcc067a6fc14143e/fiction_prize_rules.pdf

2. Saturnalia Books Poetry Prize

A prize of $2000 and publication by Saturnalia Books will be given to one poetry book. Entry fee is $30 and the contest ends on April 1, 2013.

http://saturnaliabooks.com/?q=node/12

3. Bellingham Review Writing Contests

Three prizes of $1,000 each and publication in Bellingham Review is given annually for works of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. Submission fee is $20 and contest deadline was extended to April 15, 2013. 

http://www.bhreview.org/2012-contest-submissions-guidelines/


Calls for Submissions: 

1. Drafthorse

Drafthorse Literary Journal is seeking submissions for its Summer 2013  issue. Drafthorse is a biannual online publication of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, visual narrative, and other media art where work, occupation, labor—or lack of the same—is in some way intrinsic to a narrative’s potential for epiphany. They are interested in how work (or the absence of it) affects people and communities on an intimate level. While they’re open to various interpretations, they expect the subject to be fundamental to your submission in some way. Deadline for the summer issue is April 30, 2013.

http://www.lmunet.edu/drafthorse/submissions.shtml

2. The Journal

The Journal is interested in quality fiction, poetry, non-fiction, and reviews of new books of poetry and prose. There are no restrictions on category or type of submission for fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. They are happy to consider long stories and self-contained excerpts of novels.

http://thejournalmag.org/submit

3. Shadow Road Quarterly

Currently accepting original fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction. Deadline for the summer issue is May 15, 2013.

http://www.shadowroad.org/?page_id=7


   As always, Black Fox Literary Magazine is accepting submissions of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, art and photography. The Winter Issue (#7) is out! Happy Writing!