–Submissions–

Issue Two: Golden Hour

SUBMISSIONS CLOSED

Publication: October 2026

The leaves stop producing chlorophyll and reveal their true colors. It’s a return to a stripped back version of oneself. The rest of nature dials down with them. The temperature cools, the growth slows. We harvest our apples and blackberries, leaving behind bare branches.

It’s a swan song, a sunset on the wheel of the year. There is a profound display of warm yellow and oranges. From the goldenrods and marigolds to the squash and persimmons. Spiced with the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg. Nostalgic memories resurface as we return to ourselves again. It’s bittersweet. Soft breezes begin to sting with a cold reminder of the winter to come. The night launches its’ crusade, taking more of the sun each day. Candles supplement the waning light.

The reminder that things are coming to an end gives us a new appreciation of them.

It’s golden, for a moment.

Cost:

Free! No charge for submissions. You may either submit via Duosuma (pending launch) or email us directly! All those selected for publication will receive a $5 payment, we hope to increase this in the future but for now we are just happy we are able to acknowledge your work through some form of payment.

Poetry:

Please submit up to three poems in one document, with a new poem starting on every page. 12pt font

Flash Fiction:

Send up to 10 pages of your short stories that align with the theme. One story per submission. 12pt font. Double Space.

Creative Nonfiction:

Send us your essays or reflections. Up to three pieces, 10 pages total. 12pt font. Double Space.

Art:

We accept digital, drawing, photography, pretty much any medium. Make sure your pieces align with the issue’s theme. Send up to three pieces. 

Reviews:

We want reviews of movies, albums, etc, that align with the theme. Send up to three pages, 12pt font. Double Space.

Recipes: 

Send us your Fall recipes, taking into account seasonal ingredients, maybe even foraged items. Send up to three recipes. 12pt font. Double Space.

Spells/Rituals:

Do you have a spell or ritual you’ve created that aligns with the energy of this issue? If so we want to share them with our readers so we can all tap into the energy of the season. Send up to three spells/rituals. 12pt font. Double Space.

Surprise Us:

Out of the box pieces that don’t fit into any of our other categories. Up to three pieces.

Tips:

Never expected, always appreciated! Helps fund our operating costs! And let’s us pay our writers/artists/magical friends.

Rights:

We ask for first-time publication rights. All other rights remain with the contributor.

Additional Notes:

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed