A friend of mine is interested in how AI/Large Language Models work. For our amusement, he asked it about Star 82 Review . It was not good at details, but it proved remarkably astute at generalities after he cautioned it not to make things up.  For contributors: I think it will prove helpful regarding subjects, tone, and the types of humor I publish; I felt it captured the essence of the magazine. However, at the end when it suggests authors, I would add E.B. White and Grace Paley. Below is an unedited transcript. > After looking at the work that has been published within the period of your training data, please characterize they types of fiction that they publish. Based on my training data, which includes a snapshot of the literary landscape up to 2021, I can provide some general insights about the types of fiction published in Star 82 Review. Keep in mind that my characterization is limited to the data I've been trained on and may not reflect the magazine's current or evol...

The first proof of 13.1 has been ordered, and in a few weeks the issue will be released. It is a beautiful compilation of poetry, prose, and tons of inspiring art: quite a visual bonanza. If you haven't already signed up for quarterly notifications to alert you to early bird discounts, you can always do so at the fly-out menu on this blog.

There is still time to send your art and writing for consideration for the spring issue 13.1 of Star 82 Review . Always paste your text into the email or send images as per the guidelines. Remember: you read mine and I'll read and view yours. Guidelines are still here . If you want detailed feedback and suggestions, consider Editor's Eye for a small fee. I read year round.

Happy New Year! Here is a sneak peek at the cover for the upcoming spring issue, 13.1 of Star 82 Review. I am still reading and viewing for the issue, so please do keep sending your thoughtful work. As usual, the guidelines are here . If you read mine, I'll read yours. Thanks.  P.S. If you would like detailed comments for a small fee, Editor's Eye is always open.

Warm wishes this December! The winter issue of Star 82 Review 12.4 is now freely available online and ready to read and view. If you would like to savor a print copy in the hand to read by candlelight or any other light, a full-color book, this one with poems, creative nonfiction, and art, may be ordered directly from Lulu. Thank you to all the contributors and supporters! Star 82 Review 12.4 online here Star 82 12.4 print copy from Lulu here Reading now for Spring issue, 13.1. Guidelines are here .

I've received one proof for our latest issue, and I'm combing through it and making corrections now for a mid-December release. We've got an eclectic collection, as usual, of art and poetry, and creative nonfiction from around the world.  If you are interested in signing up for quarterly mailings for subscriber discounts, check the upper righthand corner of this blog for the pop-up menu and sign-up box. If you would like to send work to be considered for the spring 13.1 (March) issue, I've posted a brief look at 5 Do's and Don'ts for submitting to literary magazines here . Submission guidelines, as usual are here . And if you would like to receive thoughtful, gentle, and thorough detailed comments on your work, consider Editor's Eye here .