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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 23d

New call for submissions!

We are looking for:

-Christmas horror stories
-Winter tales
-Christmas stories set in summer

DEADLINE DECEMBER 10th!

Max. 3,000 words per story, we accept submissions in English or in Spanish.

Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 20h

A new short story about protecting urban foxes in the UK by Carys Crossen is now out on our site. Art by ZhannaDArt. Check it out!

#litmag #literarymagazine #revistachilena #revistaliteraria #urbanfoxes #redfox #ukwildlife #bookblog #publishing #redfoxes
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Skulking With the Foxes

by Carys CrossenThe first fox, the very first, she spotted in the spinney crammed between the dual carriageway and the perpetually half-finished housing estate. It was a sullen November day and Alana ...

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 1d

A new article about being a foreign student in the United States and a love letter to home by Walid Abdallah is now out on our site. Art by Pacita Abad.

#litmag #literarymagazine #revistachilena #revistaliteraria #bookblog #immigrantlife #egypt #immigration
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Between Two Skies: An Egyptian Heart in Albany

by Walid AbdallahWhen I first arrived in Albany, New York, in the winter of 2014, I felt as if I had stepped into a painting. The air was sharp and cold, the kind that wakes the skin and clears the mi...

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 1d

A new feminist by Malkeet Kaur is now out on our site. Check it out!

#litmag #literarymagazine #revistachilena #revistaliteraria #feminism #feministpoetry #bookblog #publishing #editorial #journal #poetry
www.ultramarinereview.com/post/the-crack

by Malkeet KaurThe crack in her maskreveals the child withinafraid to speak,lest teasing, mocking voiceschase her gaze away.The crack in her disguisebares her inner turmoil:butterflies in her chest,br...

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 5d

A new flash poem about poetry by Debadrita Sarkar is now out on our site. Art by Kristin Kwan.

#litmag #literarymagazine #revistachilena #revistaliteraria #literaturachilena #poetry #poem #flashpoetry #bookblog #publishing #editorial #journal
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by Debadrita SarkarI have poetry,to enchant the mysteries of the cosmic world-around my ancient fingerswith whisperings of wise hymns.

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 5d

A new poem about a dinner party by Christopher Woods is now out on our site. Art by Susan Grisell. Check it out!

#litmag #literarymagazine #revistachilena #revistaliteraria #dinnerparty #foodpoetry #sharingameal #bookblog #publishing #editorial
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by Christopher WoodsMay this dinner last longwith clever retorts and laughteras we linger over the courses -smoked salmon, onion soupthat leads to the goat cheese saladbefore the roast rack of lambtha...

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 7d

A delightful new poem about the perfect sandiwich by Bruno Talerico is now out on our site. Check it out!

#litmag #literarymagazine #revistachilena #revistaliteraria #foodpoetry #sandwich #sandwichpoetry #veggie #veggiesandwich #bookblog #publishing
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by Bruno TalericoSerrated blade cleaves hard crustyielding yeasty aroma.Next a heavy slathering ofviscous creamy mayonnaise,a single rib of emerald romaine,three thick oozing slabsof pommes d'amoursti...

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 8d

A new food poem about lovely tomatoes by R.H. Nicholson is now out on our site. Art by Tatiana Kolida. Check it out below!

#litmag #literarymagazine #revistachilena #revistaliteraria #foodpoem #tomato #bookblog #publishing #journal #editorial #foodpoetry
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by R.H. NicholsonJuice burstsfrom the punctured skin,oozinglike cool lava,dribbling down my lips,chin, neck, fingers, elbow,forearm,swimmingwarm and earthyas I inhalethe freshtawny redcordial,seeds an...

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 9d

Three new poems by Bruce McRae are now out on our site. Art by Alisa Opnichenko-Cherniakovska. Check them out!

#litmag #literarymagazine #revistachilena #revistaliteraria #poetrycollection #poetrytwt #bookblog #publishing #journal #editorial
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Three Poems by Bruce McRae

by Bruce McRaeStar GuideThe Insomniac's Guide to the Stars,its numberless blank spacesand the smear of gravityfor those who don't like reading.A vast assortment of cornerswhere the sleepless go for br...

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 12d

Up next: a short story about finding love through art by Sharon Berg, which is an extract from her autobiographical novel in progress.

Art by William McClure Brown, a portrait of Sharon herself.

#litmag #literarymagazine #art #impressionism #bookblog
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1970: The Portrait That Wasn't

by Sharon BergIt’s been four days. My knees are pulled up under a long flower-printed skirt, heels resting on the seat of the kitchen chair as I read a book. I nurse a mug of coffee from the percolato...

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 12d

Two poems about sapphic love by Wanjiku Njeri are now out on our site. Art by Plus Love Designs. Check them out below!

#LITMAG #literarymagazine #revistachilena #revistaliteraria #bookblog #lesbianlove #sapphiclove #blacklove #cheating #bookblog #journal
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Two Poems by Wanjiku Njeri

by Wanjiku NjeriOne at a TimeMy mind explodeswith visions vividflashbacks clear as dayof the two of youin an embrace entwined—your eyes beadyyour bodies sweaty...our bed unmadeour vows brokenour love ...

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 12d

An early doggy Christmas story by Andrew McDonald is now out on our site! Remember to submit your Christmas horror stories to be featured in our Christmas special in December 🎄💀

Art by James Swanson.

#litmag #Literarymagazine #christmas #bookblog
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A Doggy Christmas

by Andrew McDonald“Sit pretty Max.” Mark smiled as the dog sat up on his haunches, front paws out as his long pink tongue dripped a bit of drool. The dog eyes danced with gleeful anticipation. “Good b...

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 15d

Cute little cat haikus by Joan McNerney are now out on our site. Check them out!

#litmag #literarymagazine #revistachilena #revistaliteraria #haikus #cats #pets #catpoetry #haiku #bookblog #publishing #editorial #bookindustry
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Haiku Cats... Take Your Pick of the Litter

by Joan McNerneyShut EyeBlack and white kittenlying under clothesline insoft circles of sleep.Weather WearyCalico catcurving cornersagainst the fan.Free ThrowA tiger cat withbig green eyestosses balls...

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 16d

A new poem about the joy of cooking by Daniel Miltz is out now on our site. Art by Lily Rose Burgess. Check it out!

#litmag #literarymagazine #revistachilena #revistaliteraria #foodpoetry #cooking #joyofcooking #bookblog #publishing #journal #cookingpoem
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The Heart of the Kitchen

by Daniel MiltzIn kitchens warmWhere flavors playThe scent Of garlic fills the dayA bubbling potA fragrant stewColors of spiceVibrant and trueChopping herbs With rhythmic graceA pinch of saltA dash of...

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 19d

A new thriller short story by Janelle Amer is now out on our site. Art by Catherine Abel. Check it out!

#litmag #literarymagazine #revistachilena #revistaliteraria #thriller #spystory #shortfiction #bookblog #publishing #shortstory #hitman
www.ultramarinereview.com/post/spying

by Janelle AmerThere she was, literally, the woman of his dreams. She entered the coffee shop right on cue and exited fifteen minutes later with her scone and almond milk latte. She stood on the sidew...

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 20d

A new pet short story by AE Reiff @AEReiff is now out on our site. Check it out below!

#litmag #literarymagazine #revistachilena #revistaliteraria #shortstory #pets #pomeranian #shortfiction #bookblog #publishing
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by AE ReiffSurely drove up and parked under the Bougainvillea.I wasn’t sure at first if she wasn’t he at first because of the tail between the legs.But when the Pomeranians got close Surely ran to my ...

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 21d

Two new poems about Italian cooking by Catherine Arra are now out on our site. Check them out! Especially if you love arancini and cuccidati 🧆🥮

#litmag #Literarymagazine #revistachilena #revistaliteraria #foodpoetry #italianfood #arancini #bookblog
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Two Poems by Catherine Arra

by Catherine ArraOur Once-a-Year Big-Batch Christmas Cookie: an Italian Fig Newtonor what Nana called Guistino Pastry, Cuccidati. Angie & George Guistino owned the only Italian deli on Broadway.Nana’s...

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 22d

Two new creative essays about life with a cat by Charles Stott is now out on our site. Art by Katy Leigh Artistry. Check it out!

#litmag #literarymagazine #revistachilena #revistaliteraria #creativeessay #cat #bookblog #publishing #littlebundleoffur #kitty
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A Little Bundle of Fur/ A Not So Little Bundle of Fur

by Charles StottI go for a walk most afternoons, and this Saturday in June was no exception. I felt good so I thought that I would go the whole fifteen kilometres. I had my MP3, I have some music with...

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 23d

New call for submissions!

We are looking for:

-Christmas horror stories
-Winter tales
-Christmas stories set in summer

DEADLINE DECEMBER 10th!

Max. 3,000 words per story, we accept submissions in English or in Spanish.

Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 23d

A new love poem by Erin Jamieson is now out on our site. Art by J. Mona Art. Check it out!

#litmag #literarymagazine #revistachilena #revistaliteraria #bookblog #publishing #lovepoem #picnic
www.ultramarinereview.com/post/wilted

by Erin JamiesonWe meet by the same pebbled bridgefrom a decade, maybe two decades agoyour freckled face now lined with wrinklesmy hair more ash than blonde A picnic of sushi with slabs of wasabipickl...

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 26d

A new article about life with a Pomeranian is now out on our site. Check it out!

#litmag #literarymagazine #revistachilena #revistaliteraria #dieciocho #pomeranian #article #lifewithpet #bookblog #publishing #editorial #smallpet
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by Rachel LevineShe is seven and a half years old now, with much grey in her muzzle, and we think she is having some problem with her teeth, or one tooth, as she isn’t as eager to bite into her treats...

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 26d

A new article about life with a Pomeranian is now out on our site. Check it out!

#litmag #literarymagazine #revistachilena #revistaliteraria #dieciocho #pomeranian #article #lifewithpet #bookblog #publishing #editorial #smallpet
www.ultramarinereview.com/post/life-wi...

by Rachel LevineShe is seven and a half years old now, with much grey in her muzzle, and we think she is having some problem with her teeth, or one tooth, as she isn’t as eager to bite into her treats...

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 27d

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 27d

A new pet story about a restaurant dog by Gary Engkent is now out on our site. Art by Solenia Lazzaro. Check it out!

#litmag #literarymagazine #revistachilena #revistaliteraria #petstory #chowchow #animalfiction #bookblog #publishing #journal
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Chow, the Restaurant Dog

by Gary EngkentHe was a mongrel. With rough, coarse coat of straggly hair not a thoroughbred. Everybody at the Panama Café called this Chow-chow dog, “Chow.” Seemed simple to give him that moniker as ...

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Ultramarine Literary Review @ultramarinelitrev.bsky.social · 28d

Three new food poems about root vegetables and honey by Cynthia Gallaher are now out on our site! Art by Natalia Stahl.

#litmag #literarymagazine #revistachilena #revistaliteraria #foodpoetry #spinach #rootvegetables #bookblog #publishing
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Three Poems by Cynthia Gallaher

by Cynthia GallaherRoots: Dense Treasureunderground vegetables of the first chakra, muladhara,the rootedness we imitate in yogic poses, grounding down in order to expand upward.oh, dirt dwellers who a...

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