Finalist for the Indigenous Voices Awards.On the edge of normal, challenges take many forms—the everyday can be an adventure and the ordinary a triumph. A young woman in a group home investigates a mysterious piece of knitting. An obsessed bag boy does grim battle with a squirrel. A woman, an asparagus bag and a garbageman have a tumultuous short-term relationship. Otherwise unremarkable achievements become epic on the edge of normal.In the tradition of

Written with all ages in mind, this simple tale of friendship and growth is just what the doctor ordered as a remedy for today's world. Meet Donkey Otey and his best friend Sanchez, and journey with them through fear and epiphany. Sit with them beside the fire, meet new found friends and even play the olive game if you dare! Humorous and philosophical this little ditty will leave you refreshed and ready for your own big adventure.

The twins awoke from their nap with a fantastic story to tell! See what happened in their dreams in the Great Oak Joke! Watch as the twins throw a fantastic party around the great oak tree. With so many guests and a big splooshy surprise at the end of the party, is this the best joke ever? Hmm, I wonder if I got all the spaghetti out of my hair.

Local and international writers converge to create emerge 19, a powerful anthology now in its 19th year, filled with intrepid and haunting stories. Explore a tiny universe within a shard of glass, find lullabies for insomniacs and follow the kidnapping of a magical cat. In this collection, you will find prose and poetry that lay new ground, whether it be uncovering hidden jawbones in walls, bearing witness to childhoods in raging war zones, or examining one’s paradoxical relationship with ...

Founded by Cendrine Marrouat and David Ellis, Auroras & Blossoms Poetry Journal features inspirational poetry, no matter the topic.In issue 2: Poems by Jenn Ashton, Philip Berry, Marcia Conover, Doug Croft, JD Estrada, Christine Herbstritt, Daniel Lyons, John C. Mannone, Antonia Salinas Murguia, and Lynn White.In addition, this issue features social media tips, useful writing tools, and interviews with talented poets. Readers are also challenged to write some sixku, the poe...

Auroras & Blossoms Poetry Journal features inspirational poetry, no matter the topic.We are excited to introduce the works of Sandra Hurst, Suchot Sunday, Angela van Son, Antoinette Dickson, Paula Watts, James Marchiori, Daniel Lyons, Jenn Ashton, JD Estrada, and Christie Stratos.Issue 1 also includes dedicated sections for writing tools, social media tips / tricks and more.