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San Francisco based LGBTQ+ journal and press—we publish powerful, intersectional writing that queers our perspectives. 🌈 🌉
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💝 Special thanks to our amazing cnf/hybrid editors for bringing these gems to Issue 10.2: Noam Klein (Guest Editor), Miah Jeffra, Kanika Agrawal, and Taj Zaidi. 💝
November 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Crystal Odelle appears in Issue 10.2 with her piece "Target Weight."
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November 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Wayne Bund's piece "How to Throw a Birthday Orgy" appears in Issue 10.2.

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November 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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"HORMONAL TRANSITION: Troubleshooting" by Dylan McNulty-Holmes appears in Issue 10.2.

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November 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Mikah Meyers's graphic art "Dystocia" appears in Issue 10.2.
Graphic includes a headshot and bio of Mikah Meyers, with an image of his work "Dystocia" A black and white image silloutte of a person with the text: "When I was thirteen, my mother took me to the county fair so I could witness the miracle of birth."
November 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Nino McQuown's piece "New Crush" is Foglifter's 2026 Pushcart nominee for nonfiction.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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And last but not least: Sara Daniels!

Stay tuned for more sneak peeks from Issue 10.2 over the next couple of weeks!
Graphic includes a headshot and bio of the poet Sara Daniels, with the text of their poem "Ekphrasis with Painting Torn Open."
November 20, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Next up! Andy Lopez, Sarp Sozdinler, Nicholas Wong, and Hannah Keziah Agustin.
Graphic includes a headshot and bio of the poet Andy Lopez, with the text of their poem "Forbidden Fruit Picker" Graphic includes a headshot and bio of the poet Sarp Sozdinler, with the text of his poem "Diasplus" Graphic includes a headshot and bio of the poet Nicholas Wong, with the text of his translation of the poem "Exercise" by Chen Poyu. Graphic includes a headshot and bio of the poet Hannah Keziah Agustin, with the text of their poem "tyrnig to raeson wtih grammarly whcih tlels me to crorcet west philippine sea to south china sea"
November 20, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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First up! Erin Noehre, Ai Khanoum, Alex Bortell, and David Hopson.
Graphic includes a headshot and bio of the poet Erin Noehre, with the text of her poem "Incarcerated New Yorkers Want to See the Eclipse. The State Has Responded With a Lockdown." Graphic includes a headshot and bio of the poet Ai Khanoum, with the text of her poem "International Aisle, The Day after New Years." Issue 10.2 also includes "Teatime." Graphic includes a headshot and bio of the poet Alex Bortell, with the text of his poem "The Incredulity of Saint Thomas" Graphic includes a headshot and bio of the poet David Hopson, with the text of his poem "Gordon, 1982"
November 20, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Our work continues, and we need your help. As the year ends, please consider making a gift to Foglifter—your support keeps queer and trans publishing alive and thriving for the next decade and beyond.

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November 18, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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As we celebrate 10 years of publishing bold trans and queer literary artists, we're so grateful for all the amazing work that has crossed our paths and for this wonderful literary community that grows bolder and queerer each year!
November 14, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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POETRY
“Did We Survive the Texas Gentrification War” by Farrah Fang (10.1)
“Incarcerated New Yorkers Want to See the Eclipse. The State Has Responded With a Lockdown” by Erin Noehre (10.2)
6. The text reads, "POETRY “Did We Survive the Texas Gentrification War” by Farrah Fang (10.1) Headshot description provided by author: A black & white photograph of Farrah wearing a tie, black top with a white button up dress shirt left partially open. 7. The text reads, "POETRY “Incarcerated New Yorkers Want to See the Eclipse. The State Has Responded With a Lockdown” by Erin Noehre (10.2) Headshot description provided by author: A person with brown eyes, blonde box braids styled into a side braid, an eyebrow piercing, and freckles stands smiling at the camera in a white button-up shirt.
November 14, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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CNF/HYBRID
“The Fuel of Nations: a Cold War Girlhood in Iranian America” by Mahru Elahi (10.1)
“New Crush” by Nino McQuown (10.2)
4. The text reads, "CNF/HYBRID “The Fuel of Nations: a Cold War Girlhood in Iranian America” by Mahru Elahi (10.1) Headshot description provided by author: Mahru Elahi has beige skin and is standing against a vivid green background, their brown hair in a wispy updo, hazel eyes turned heavenward. Mahru is wearing a collared shirt made of traditional Iranian block print fabric. 5. The text reads, "CNF/HYBRID “New Crush” by Nino McQuown (10.2)" Headshot description provided by author: Nino McQuown smiles from a rocky outlook in West Virginia.
November 14, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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FICTION
“Door Beneath the Disappearing Sea” by Andrew Landwehr (10.1)
“Little Deaths” by Molly Olguin (10.2)
2. The text reads, "FICTION “Door Beneath the Disappearing Sea” by Andrew Landwehr (10.1)" Andrew Landwehr Portrait. 3. The text reads, "FICTION “Little Deaths” by Molly Olguin (10.2)" Headshot description provided by author: A photo of Molly Olguín, a woman with short curly black hair and red lipstick, standing in front of a white building. She is wearing a brightly patterned red dress and is looking away from the viewer.
November 14, 2025 at 4:14 AM