Toshihisa Nikaido, a contributor to issue 9.1, sent this photograph of the magazine propped on a balcony with Mt. Fuji in the background. You can see his works in 9.1  here and here . Thank you Toshihisa, for sending the picture!

You can read and view issue 9.1  for free online , or support the magazine and get a hands-on print copy at Lulu . The invited theme this issue was "Dreams." Thank you to all the contributors and subscribers!

Star 82 Review , issue 9.1 is in production and on track for a mid-March release. Meanwhile, keep sending those thoughtful poems, short prose pieces, artwork, and word+image works to be considered for the June 9.2 issue. Guidelines at Star 82 Review .

Happier New Year! A few spaces are left in upcoming issue 9.1. Here is a sneak peek at the upcoming cover. Guidelines for submissions are here . (And I beginning to read for June, 9.2 as well.)

Heikki Huotari reads "Hands, Keep Hands" from his book, Déjà Vu Goes Both Ways, the Star 82 Press Book for 2020. It's a nice pocket size, easy to dip into. Put one in your hands at: www.star82review.com/deja.html

These are the six nominations from the 2020 year: from issues 8.1 - 8.4. It is always a difficult decision. Even if you were not nominated, you and your work are still loved! Fish Kills by Emily Weber in 8.2 Side Oculus by Rachel Prizant Kotok in 8.3 Hannah by Ricky Ray in 8.4 When Trapped by Christian Hanz Lozada in 8.3 Theology Lesson on a Country Road by Kathleen Wedl in 8.3 Making Up by Trivarna Hariharan in 8.3 Print copies of 8.2 are here . Print copies of 8.3 are here . Print copies of 8.4 are here .