We have twenty beautiful pieces in this, our first issue of prose poetry. Inspired by a very special raccoon, Jimothy, the theme was a celebration of tenacity and difference. Click on the images to…

In this short story, Ian Johnson’s protagonist finds hope in seeking change.

by Ian Johnson

Many congratulations to the writers longlisted in our 2026 Award and big thanks to all those from around the world who entered. We receive many similar titles among our entries. If your story is on…

Ian Johnson Listen to Ian read his story It really is the greenest place I’ve ever seen, like, Jaysus wept, and sloshed a mealy trench, a pauper’s plate – emerald/olive/pea, for pasture and p…

I. In which Dr. Hawthorne comes to town ~ The snakeskin wagon that caused such bluster in the broadsheets from Oregon to Illinois kicked dust over the saloon steps. The menfolk—wranglers, drunks, mali...

We are wheeling out our green bin for this summer general submission call. Stories do not have to be set in summer – but they do have to be GREEN in some way, embracing the phyto-world. We ar…

By JP Relph

Jenny Hart Listen to Jenny read her story The dawn is a glorious red as though the sea has set fire to the sky, and we know the Blood Storm will bless us once again. I hear the babble of women woke…

Ian Johnson The river hand turns. I have a ten, spades. A king of diamonds. I need a queen, any queen, for the straight. Dealer peels an ace. I have nothing. King high. Nothing. Skinny Nick grins. …

Our biggest ever wonky World Cup Wall Chart for the biggest ever World Cup! Yes it's the 2026 World Cup, so to keep track of all the ins and outs, the kick-of times, scores and tables, here's a HUGE A...

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