Along with Kasturi
of Not Native Fruit, I am guest-editing the November-December edition of the online magazine qarrtsiluni. The theme this time is "First Time." We are now inviting your submissions. This is the way we describe what we're looking for:
First time. There's a first time for everything. The obvious: first kiss, first love, first sex. The first day of school. Less obvious: first time around the block, first poem, first loss, first Christmas you remember. This first time for everything theme is wide open, so we don't want to limit you with our suggestions. Surprise us!
We are looking for memoir and essay, for poetry, fiction, photography, artwork. For a form that perhaps we'd be seeing for the very first time.
Submissions may begin immediately and will be considered through December 15, for publication throughout November and December. The word limit remains at 3,000.
Qarrtsiluni is "an experiment in online literary and artistic collaboration. The title comes from an Alaskan Inuit word that means 'sitting together in the darkness, waiting for something to burst.' Qarrtsiluni began publishing on September 20, 2005." Along with Lorianne of Hoarded Ordinaries, I've previously guest-edited the "Finding Home" theme for qarrtsiluni. "First Time" will be the ninth theme explored at the magazine. The managing editors for this excellent venture are Beth from Cassandra Pages and Dave from via negativa.
Information on how to submit work for our consideration can be found here. First-time contributors are especially welcome. Send us your best stuff!
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