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Lyndsie Manusos

Lyndsie Manusos’s fiction has appeared in PANK, SmokeLong Quarterly, and other publications. She holds an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and has worked in web production and content management. When she’s not nesting among her books and rough drafts, she’s chasing the baby while the dog watches in confused amusement. She lives with her family in a suburb of Indianapolis.

At the Heart of the Tale: What Makes Stories Poised for Retelling

What makes a great story worth retelling, and what kinds of stories should we expect to see retold in the future?

Level Up Your Reading: Become a Literary Magazine Volunteer Reader

Literary magazines depend on volunteer readers to sort through the hundreds of submissions they get. Here's how you can become one!

12 Highly Anticipated Book Festivals and Conventions in 2022

If you're planning to attend one or many book festivals in 2022, here is a list to bookmark to start planning your travels.

The Bloody Joy of Horror Literary Magazines

From classics to new and inventive publications, delight in the discovery of dark fiction with these horror literary magazines.

Stand By Me: 9 Familiars/Animal Companions in Literature

Familiars do more than pets in the mundane, real world. Here's a look at some widely known animal companions plus some from newer reads, including Jiji from Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono.

Digital Escapes for Readers & Writers: 20 Must-Read Online Literary Journals

Whether you're a reader looking for new fiction or a writer seeking community, online literary journals have so much to offer.

10 Nursery Bookshelves For Your Budding Reader

These nursery bookshelves beg young readers to pick up and browse through books. We don't blame you for wanting them, too.

Silkpunk: What It Is & What It Definitely Is Not

Silkpunk does NOT apply to every speculative, science fiction, or fantasy book inspired by Asian history or culture. Here's what it is, including reads like The Tea Master and the Detective by Aliette de Bodard.

Short Story Collections as Portals to Literary Magazines and other Writings

Here's how to use short story collections like The Tangleroot Palace by Marjorie Liu to discover new authors and literary magazines you're sure to love!

Too Weird or Not Weird Enough: What is Slipstream?

Learn about slipstream fiction, from its origins, to interpretations of what it means, and even some current examples of slipstream books.