Category: Submitted Material
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“Maya” by M. Ahmed
Mehreen Ahmed, an award-winning Australian novelist born in Bangladesh, has received acclaim for her historical fiction and other works. In “Maya,” a theme park visit turns chaotic as Maya notices the Ferris Wheel malfunction. Despite her efforts, she encounters a surreal and perplexing obstacle at the park’s management building.
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AUDIO: “Poem To Be Read on Inauguration Day” by T. Kahl
Tim Kahl is the author of five books of poems, most recently Omnishambles (Bald Trickster, 2019), California Sijo (Bald Trickster, 2022) and Drips, Spills, Bursts, Tangles, and Washes (Cold River Press, 2024). He is also an editor of Clade Song [http://www.cladesong.com]. He builds flutes, plays them and plays guitars, ukuleles, charangos and cavaquinhos as well.…
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“Clipping Coupons” and “Too-Tight Shoes” by M. O. McIvor
M. Ocampo McIvor was born in the Philippines, raised in Toronto, Canada, and currently calls both Toronto and Seattle home. Her work has been featured in The Bangalore Review, Pine Row Press, Burningword Literary, and others. She is the author of Ugly Things We Hide and Who Knows You Best.
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“The Plant” by T. Misuraca
Tom Misuraca studied Writing, Publishing and Literature at Emerson College in his home town of Boston before moving to Los Angeles. Over 130 of his short stories and two novels have been published. His story, “Giving Up The Ghosts,” was published in Constellations Journal, and nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2021. His work has…
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“Anamnesis” by P. Hoffmeister
Pedro Hoffmeister is a poet and novelist whose books have earned starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Library Journal, and Kirkus, and named to Best Books Of The Year by the American Library Association, VOYA, and Bank Street. He was the 2015 Poet-In- Residence of Joshua Tree National Park.
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“Saddled Satellites” and other Works by M. Fantuzzi
Massimo Fantuzzi. British-Italian. Works in special education. Editorial board member at Triggerfish. Author of Marcia Gioie (Alkalea, 1999). Published in The North, Poetry Salzburg, Tears in the Fence, The Honest Ulsterman, Abridged, Orbis, Maintenant, The Dalhousie Review, BlazeVox, Berkeley Poetry, E·ratio, In Parentheses, Morphrog, Fiori del Caos, Multiperso, and elsewhere.
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“Cyborg Love” by T. Ball
Tom Ball, a prolific author with work published in 42 publications, explores the complex world of cyborgs and human relationships in “Cyborg Love.” The story delves into the contrast between fast-paced cyborg life and the desire for genuine human connection, culminating in a partnership dedicated to securing a future for humanity.
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“Stockholm Silhouettes” by D. Bliss
Daniel Bliss is a world-traveling writer originally from Anchorage, Alaska. He is currently based in Canada, getting an MFA in poetry. His writing focuses on relationship to place and experiences opened by place.
