Hello, all. I am pleased that my short poem “Pray with Bones” was published in High Shelf Press today, online and in their print edition, Volume XXIII.
This volume is gorgeous, rich with beautiful and provoking visual art as well as with poetry.
Check it out online here, and support independent art/ literary magazines.
https://www.highshelfpress.com/issuexxiii
Volume XXIII, High Shelf Press, 10-15-2020.
Thanks for reading.
Laura Lee
As I get older, it is interesting to me how time passes quickly and slowly and quickly again. And for the first time, I can “measure” a year with what I’ve had published.
One fine journal, Tuck Magazine, recently and suddenly closed down. That is sad, for Tuck Magazine published fiction, nonfiction, and poetry with social justice themes.
In any case, here is what I’ve had published the past year, thirteen poems and one short story. (I seemed to have lost a short story somewhere…)
“Where You Are Not,” a poem, June 2019, in Esthetic Apostle, here.
“Swamp Pearls,” a poem, May 2019, here at: Prometheus Dreaming.
“Not Sleep,” a poem, in Cagibi: A Literary Space, April 2019, here: Cagibi.
“The Professor and the Gravel,” a poem, 2019, at Wingless Dreamer.
“Saltwater Faces,” an ekphrastic poem inspired by paintings at the Art Institute of Chicago, High Shelf Press, 2018, https://www.highshelfpress.com/saltwaterfaces.
“Click,” “The Night is our First Language,” and “They Left the Bed,” poetry published in The Poetic Bond VIII print issue, December 2018. Available at Poetic Bond VIII.
“Moving Gravel” a short story at Crack the Spine – Themed Anthology Submissions, “Routine”, print edition, 2018. Available at Crack the Spine Anthology.
“Walk with Child” at https://www.snapdragonjournal.com/ September 2018 Issue, “Here and Gone.” http://pub.lucidpress.com/9b90935e-82ec-4edd-a09e-725a9cf574b8/#Vu72fBijlewR
Coffin Bell Journal,2018, “Herstory,” October 2018. https://coffinbell.com/herstory-lesson/
Spillwords Press, “Stopped,” 2018, http://spillwords.com/stopped/.
Tuck Magazine, June 2018, “Teach to Kill” http://tuckmagazine.com/2018/06/06/poetry-1528/.
Tuck Magazine, May 2018, “Refuge,” http://tuckmagazine.com/2018/05/29/poetry-1511/.
**Thanks for reading.
I am delighted to be having a poem titled “Swamp Pearls” published this weekend in https://www.prometheusdreaming.com/poetry.
Not only is the publication BEAUTIFUL, but I love their statement:
We are dedicated to publishing both established and aspiring writers. We believe in encouraging creativity in all forms, and strive to create an artistic community built on inclusion and mutual support.
Why not give Prometheus Dreaming a look, and while there, look for “Swamp Pearls” by me?
Thanks for reading.
Laura
(photo in the creative commons)
Publications, Laura Lee
Some of my poems, short stories, and nonfiction articles are included online and in print books and magazines published in the UK, Greece, India, New Zealand, and the United States. Many thanks to the staff at these publications.
“Swamp Pearls,” a poem, in Prometheus Dreaming, May 2019.
“Not Sleep,” a poem, in Cagibi: A Literary Space, April 2019, here: Cagibi.
“The Professor and the Gravel,” a poem, 2019, at Wingless Dreamer.
“Saltwater Faces,” an ekphrastic poem inspired by paintings at the Art Institute of Chicago, High Shelf Press, 2018, https://www.highshelfpress.com/saltwaterfaces.
“Click,” “The Night is our First Language,” and “They Left the Bed,” poetry published in The Poetic Bond VIII print issue, December 2018. Available at Poetic Bond VIII.
“Moving Gravel” a short story at Crack the Spine – Themed Anthology Submissions, “Routine”, print edition, 2018. Available at Crack the Spine Anthology.
“Walk with Child” at https://www.snapdragonjournal.com/ September 2018 Issue, “Here and Gone.” http://pub.lucidpress.com/9b90935e-82ec-4edd-a09e-725a9cf574b8/#Vu72fBijlewR
Coffin Bell Journal,2018, “Herstory,” October 2018. https://coffinbell.com/herstory-lesson/
Spillwords Press, “Stopped,” 2018, http://spillwords.com/stopped/.
Tuck Magazine, June 2018, “Teach to Kill” http://tuckmagazine.com/2018/06/06/poetry-1528/.
Tuck Magazine, May 2018, “Refuge,” http://tuckmagazine.com/2018/05/29/poetry-1511/.
Southernmost Point Guest House (UK), poetry.
Journal of Modern Poetry 21 (Volume 21), “Hell, No,” a poem at JOMP Volume 21 Dear Mr. President.
Journal of Modern Poetry 20 (Volume 20), “Moonlit Awakening,” JOMP Volume 20 Poetry Writer’s Guide to the Galaxy.
Journal of Modern Poetry 18 (Volume 18), The Official Poets Guide to Peace, two poems: “Open” and “After Poetry Class.” 2015. Purchase here.
Journal of Modern Poetry 17 (Volume 17), JOMP Volume 17.
Cram Volume 12: “White Board Clown,” 2011. Chicago Poetry Press 2011.
Magazine (New Zealand) , Raewyn Alexander, Publisher, nonfiction and poetry. Raewyn Alexander NZ.
Fiction in: http://staxtes.com/2003/ “Between the Sunlight and the Skipping” in English Wednesdays
Poetry in: https://poetsagainstthewar.org/ archives.
Illinois English Bulletin, a publication of the National Council of Teachers of English, nonfiction article about teaching in an alternative education program.
Poetry in Marginalia, Elmhurst, IL.
I love writing narrative poems as I am a storyteller; this is a gift I received from both of my parents, who told stories all the time, even in reply to simple questions. How was your day, I might ask. And… a story would ensue, sometimes farcical, sometimes tragic, but always–dramatic, need I say, interesting? My husband says I come from a long line of exaggerators, but I prefer to think I share my parents’ enthusiasm for storytelling.
One of my narrative poems, “The Professor and the Gravel,” was published today here, at Wingless Dreamer: Wingless Dreamer/ Laura Lee. In this poem, I hope to capture the longing for a better life, a life the narrator of the poem simply cannot see through all the dust and “gravel” of her life.
As to the site, Wingless Dreamer is a pleasant site, created with caring and a love of writing and writers. The founder of the site, Ruchi Acharya, states that she wanted to create:
“…a global platform for emerging writers to gain recognition and showcase their feelings and passion for literature through their creativity.”
Furthermore, Ms. Acharya goes on to state her site is growing and thriving:
” Now, we have 10,000 active visitors and more than 50 international contributors and the community is still growing.”
Writers: if you get a chance, I would check out this site. In a world wide web often dominated by snide disdain, it’s refreshing to see whole-hearted enthusiasm for the art of writing.
Thanks for reading–and keep on writing.
Laura Lee
From their site: “We accept submissions to the journal from June 1, to January 15, at noon EST. We greatly prefer online submissions—some submission categories require it. Please see the following pages for full submission guidelines:”
Look here: https://www.pshares.org/submit
I have long heard about Crazyhorse literary journal, and have now submitted a short story to its annual fiction contest. Crazyhorse is a literary journal with a 50-plus year history of publishing fine poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Reading about its journey over the years to its present home at College of Charleston is interesting; this journal is a survivor.“From January 1st to January 31st, submit short stories and essays of up to 25 pages or a set of 1-3 poems. Winners in each genre will receive $2,000 and publication.”
Follow this link to learn more about the contests they sponsor and to submit:http://crazyhorse.cofc.edu/prizes/. Crazyhorse uses Submittable, making submissions easy and fast.
I just did.
Some of my poems, short stories, and nonfiction articles are included online and in print books and magazines published in the UK, Greece, New Zealand, and the United States.
“Saltwater Faces,” a poem, High Shelf Press, 2019.
“The Night is Our First Language,” poem, published in The Poetic Bond VIII print issue, November-December 2018.
“Click” and “They Left the Bed,” poetry published in The Poetic Bond VIII print issue, November-December 2018.
*”Moving Gravel” a short story at Crack the Spine – Themed Anthology Submissions – -“Routine”, print edition, 2018.
*”Walk With Child” at https://www.snapdragonjournal.com/ September 2018 Issue, “Here and Gone.”
*Coffin Bell Journal,2018, “Herstory,” a poem, published October 2018,https://coffinbell.com/herstory-lesson/
*Spillwords Press, 2018, a poem, “Stopped” by Laura Lee at Spillwords Press.
*Tuck Magazine, June 2018, a poem at Tuck Magazine.
*Tuck Magazine, May 2018, a poem at Tuck Magazine.
* Southernmost Point Guest House (UK), poetry.
* Journal of Modern Poetry 21 (Volume 21), “Hell, No,” a poem at JOMP Volume 21 Dear Mr. President.
* Journal of Modern Poetry 20 (Volume 20), JOMP Volume 20 Poetry Writer’s Guide to the Galaxy.
* Journal of Modern Poetry 17 (Volume 17), JOMP Volume 17.
* Magazine (New Zealand) , Raewyn Alexander, Publisher
Raewyn Alexander NZ
* Fiction in: http://staxtes.com/2003/
“Between the Sunlight and the Skipping” in English Wednesdays
*Poetry in: https://poetsagainstthewar.org/ Archives
* Illinois English Bulletin, a publication of the National Council of Teachers of English, nonfiction article about teaching in an alternative education program.
* Poetry in Marginalia, Elmhurst, IL
Some of my poems, short stories, and nonfiction articles are included in books and magazines published in the UK, Greece, New Zealand, and the United States.
“The Night is Our First Language,” poem, published in The Poetic Bond VIII print issue, November-December 2018.
“Click” and “They Left the Bed,” poetry published in The Poetic Bond VIII print issue, November 2018.
*”Moving Gravel” a short story at Crack the Spine – Themed Anthology Submissions – -“Routine”, print edition, 2018.
*”Walk With Child” at https://www.snapdragonjournal.com/ September 2018 Issue, “Here and Gone.”
*Coffin Bell Journal,2018, “Herstory,” a poem, published October 2018,https://coffinbell.com/herstory-lesson/
*Spillwords Press, 2018, a poem, “Stopped” by Laura Lee at Spillwords Press.
*Tuck Magazine, June 2018, a poem at Tuck Magazine.
*Tuck Magazine, May 2018, a poem at Tuck Magazine.
* Southernmost Point Guest House (UK), poetry.
* Journal of Modern Poetry 21 (Volume 21), “Hell, No,” a poem at JOMP Volume 21 Dear Mr. President.
* Journal of Modern Poetry 20 (Volume 20), JOMP Volume 20 Poetry Writer’s Guide to the Galaxy.
* Journal of Modern Poetry 17 (Volume 17), JOMP Volume 17.
* Magazine (New Zealand) , Raewyn Alexander, Publisher
Raewyn Alexander NZ
* Fiction in: http://staxtes.com/2003/
“Between the Sunlight and the Skipping” in English Wednesdays
*Poetry in: https://poetsagainstthewar.org/ Archives
* Illinois English Bulletin, a publication of the National Council of Teachers of English, nonfiction article about teaching in an alternative education program.
* Poetry in Marginalia, Elmhurst, IL
Pleased to learn a poem I’ve really liked over the years, “The Night is Our First Language,” will be published (by Willowdown Books) in Poetic Bond VIII (UK) along with two others.
The third poem was not short listed as the others were, but fit the theme and tone overall, the editor stated. I’m pleased about this because it is a poem about the power of poetry–specifically the power of the Li Young Lee’s poetry to motivate me to write!
Laura Lee 