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November 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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So fun seeing all these Pushcart nom announcements!
November 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
So fun seeing all these Pushcart nom announcements!
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CRUX 2026 Volume 1 is open for Aussie spec fic, fantasy & horror 🇦🇺✨
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THE PUSHCART PRIZE EDITORS REMIND SMALL PRESSES THAT THE DECEMBER 1 POSTMARK FOR YOUR NOMINATIONS TO PP LI IS NEAR. PLEASE CONSULT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS.
November 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
THE PUSHCART PRIZE EDITORS REMIND SMALL PRESSES THAT THE DECEMBER 1 POSTMARK FOR YOUR NOMINATIONS TO PP LI IS NEAR. PLEASE CONSULT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS.
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My poem "I Am Starting to Root for Him, On His Way to Dust" has been selected as one of Smoky Blue Literary and Arts Magazine's Pushcart nominations! Check out the poem below!
I have a new poem in Smoky Blue Literary and Arts Magazine. Read "I Am Starting to Root for Him, On His Way to Dust" here (go to pg. 83 in the flipbook) sblaam.com/issues/#flip...
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Smoky Blue Literary and Arts Magazine
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November 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
My poem "I Am Starting to Root for Him, On His Way to Dust" has been selected as one of Smoky Blue Literary and Arts Magazine's Pushcart nominations! Check out the poem below!
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Subs close tomorrow, November 27!
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November 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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"We wanted something that was alive...will survive...and flourish under the curation of a fresh set of poets." Read the full #interview about the New-Generation African Poets #Chapbook series. @akashicbooks.bsky.social #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity phillychapbookreview.org/a-conversati...
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"We wanted something that was alive, highlighted an ever-expanding list of books by these poets, and that will hopefully survive the both of us and flourish under the curation of a fresh set of poets....
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"We wanted something that was alive...will survive...and flourish under the curation of a fresh set of poets." Read the full #interview about the New-Generation African Poets #Chapbook series. @akashicbooks.bsky.social #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity phillychapbookreview.org/a-conversati...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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"If apathy and despair are getting the better of you in these times with gasoline is the fuel you need to rebirth your phoenix."
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I recognize the price may put it out of reach for some, but the 2026 will deliver a whopping 12 books (including Stanchion's 1st two novels), 4 exclusive gifts, advance PDFs & more.
I'd love to have you as a member. Here's a sneak peek at 4 Spring books!
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Hey, share this with all your friends. Submissions to Major 7th Magazine are open until January 1st. Have a flash piece or poem inspired by a song? Send it to us. www.major7mag.com/submit
November 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Hey, share this with all your friends. Submissions to Major 7th Magazine are open until January 1st. Have a flash piece or poem inspired by a song? Send it to us. www.major7mag.com/submit
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November 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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So in January we're gonna do some awards.
November 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
So in January we're gonna do some awards.