So many things change and writing and print
publications are no exceptions. When I was younger, a magazine meant fiction…sometimes
a novel, a short fiction, and occasionally a short-short story. I used to love
those. They were fast and as tight as a newly knitted mitten.
Today flash fiction is becoming increasingly
popular. I like it, but often find the stories rather weird. I think a piece of
flash can be both good and yet traditional. However many pieces of flash fiction
published now are experimental type works.
The entry fees of writing contest are going up, and
now even print publications are known to charge for reading a writer’s work. I
do not like this arrangement. But a good number of pubs and contests do give a
year’s subscription for a hefty entry fee. That does seem a bit more fair
because if a writer is serious, he should be willing to read and study the
markets. I have bought a few back issues that have led me to some good reads
too.
I’m not sure where I first heard about Fine Linen: High Thread Count Fiction,
but the title alone caught my eye. Since I have been a weaver in the past, the
idea of threads and fabric relating to well woven story intrigued me. I
subscribed.
My first issue of this flash fiction literary journal arrived this week.
It came in a tiny bundle, a literary journal smaller than a picture frame. When
I popped it open, I was amazed at how the editors offered their fiction. The
wrapper folded out to two pages of flash fiction. Inside were packed sweet
little book marks, a wine list and a dessert-like menu carrying more flash fiction.
Cute idea and definitely a literary journal I won’t forget or lump in stack of
magazines.
I found some stories I really like, and as usual, some
off the wall flash fiction I couldn’t truly understand. But…I am eager to see
the next one arrive in my mailbox. They got my attention!
What
is the weirdest publication you have received at your house?
5 comments:
That does sound good. Quirky, fun and memorable.
While I am an eclectic (greedy) reader, I think that most of my choices have been much more conventional that that.
Wow! I am REALLY out of the loop (and old, I guess)! Apparently too conventional/traditional to keep up with the current(s)... :)
I haven't received anything as unique as your "Fine Linen" publication. It DOES sound intriguing.
That sounds fascinating. I am going to check it out.
I haven't received anything that strikes me like what you received. But I did want to apologize for not reading sooner about your mother-in-law. I'm so sorry. I hope you and your family are doing okay. Sending love your way.
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