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Jessica King- Submissions Manager & Poetry Proofreader/Editor
Jessica King is a self-taught writer of ten years that strives to use her pen for literary contribution, artistic expression, and social justice. She's studying creative writing and comparative world literature as a university student, aspiring to become a community college professor and publish her own books. She has participated in various staff roles for multiple literary journals, hoping to initiate her own journal for new writers in Southern California. Her social media platforms and publications can be found on her frequently updated LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/jking_writer.
Prose Proofreader/Editor: April Yu
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April Yu is a young writer from New Jersey with an affinity for language, running, and human anatomy. Although she was indeed born in April, her favorite season is winter. Her work has or is slated to appear in Milk Candy Review, The Aurora Journal, and Lit. 202, among others. She is a graduate of the Alpha Workshop for Young Writers. Visit her on Instagram @aprilblossom, Twitter @aprilgoldflwrs, and at aprilyu.carrd.co."
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FLAGSTAFF, Leslie Cairns, EIC
As a writer myself, I found the submission process both daunting, as well as wondering this question: "Are my pieces too emotional to be sent? Too dark?"
Fear not! This is the journal for you. To submit happy or sad tears, please submit work that got to you while you wrote it!
Any topics related to breakups, the emotions, therapy, identity, etc are highly encouraged!
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Leslie Cairns' writing credits include:
Loft Limited Books (Two Almost Mothers), Silent Spark Press, Honeyguide Magazine, Spoonie Magazine, Coffeezinemag, Wishbone Words, Substantially Unlimited, Renesme Literary, Ilinix Mag, Eloquent Magazine, Le Petit Mort Mag (contract editor), and others!
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