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How do I keep missing the weekly check-in? Shameful. Acceptances: 2 – Writers’ Bloc, who replied within an hour! Very friendly and the last issue contains many writers I like (and some we just accepted into Fractured West). Also Verbicide for that classic piece of literature, ‘Queer Zombie Disco’. Rejections: 8 – 3 from magazines I really like, 3 I’d forgotten I’d even submitted to, and a very nice one from Fiction Circus. And, of course, McSweeney’s. I have begun making…

In every issue of .Cent, a worldwide network of creatives from fashion, art, music, design, illustration, literature and others, contribute their own interpretation of the title. These contributions are then shared with the readers without the heavy hand of an intrusive editorial opinion. This inimitable concept allows contributors to speak directly to the readers, creating an intimate yet open debate. .Cent does not dictate, it opens up debate. Be inspired, get involved. My story ‘Dresstrees’, will be part of the…

A Dear Wigleaf letter about peach cigarettes and communal secrets; A story called All-Night Cartoon Party. Well, actually it’s a prose sestina. But that’s pretty wanky so let’s all just agree that it’s a story.