Call for Submissions
For upcoming weeks, Wild Violet is looking for submissions on the following themes: space romance language/communication other cultures disabilities art abuse pets surrealism/alien human v. machine We accept poetry, fiction, essays, humor, art and photography. For further details, visit our submissions page.
Read MoreUpcoming Depeche Mode Concert
Our roaming film and music journalist, Radmilla Djurica, will be covering an upcoming concert of Depeche Mode, who are on European Tour and will perform in Belgrade on Saturday, May 19.
Read MoreDatabase Issues
Our apologies. It seems like there was some sort of a restore from old files overnight, and everything from April 11 until now has disappeared. We are working to get everything back online. Thanks for your patience.
Read MoreLast Days of Indiegogo Campaign
I’d like to take a moment and make a brief appeal for a personal project. These are the final 8 days of our Indiegogo campaign to raise traveling expenses for our son to be the ringbearer in the wedding of a couple we regard as family: http://igg.me/at/ringbearer-illinois/x/1412553 We’ve got fantastic perks at all levels that should appeal to gamers, readers, writers, art lovers, and anyone who might require editing or Web services. In addition, there are some truly unique perks, such as a personalized poem and a personalized story from writer Kevin Saito. Check it out! Help us...
Read MoreReview: “This Mobius Strip of Ifs”
This Mobius Strip of Ifs by Mathias B. Freese My rating: 4 of 5 stars How does one summarize an entire life of more than 60 years? When faced with this ominous task, too many self-published writers produce rambling, episodic narratives that fail to capture the true drama and beauty of their lives. Fortunately for author Mathias B. Freese, he is a gifted essayist who has been writing essays for decades. By collecting his favorite pieces, he gives readers insights into both his personal life (which is, sadly, full of tragedy) and his views on such topics as education, psychotherapy, blogging,...
Read MoreExamples for Poetic Thoughts Article
I wrote a guest post this week at Poetic Thoughts by Cathriona, writing about how I decide on submissions. Here are all the links to the full poems mentioned in the article: “Dinner at the Museum of Fine Arts” by Suellen Wedmore “Alchemy” by Joshua London “My Magic Newlywed Neighbors” by Sean Lause “In Ireland the Notes to the Milkman Are Poems” by Daniel J. Langton “Someone Goes Over Old Love Letters” by Lyn...
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