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 .

Our 32nd issue is now available to read and view in print and online. In this issue we are coping as best we can: with love, humor, imagination, and activism. Thanks, as always, to the wonderful contributions from people around the world. Read online here . Or maybe you would like to browse and turn the pages yourself with a print copy here .

I am pleased to finally announce the winning manuscript from the chapbook contest is now an available  book! Star 82 Press presents Heikki Huotari's prose poems, Déjà Vu Goes Both Ways,  with a wonderful color painting by Kay Bradner on the cover, and several lovely drypoints and ink drawings within. As I read the manuscript, I was delighted by the twists of common phrases and found my mind expanding. Huotari playfully turns clichés on their heads while poking fun at what could be serious situations and relatable heartfelt emotions. Read a sample online at:  http://www.star82review.com/2020-huotari/contents.html Get your very own printed book at Lulu!

 Coming in December…