the Aurorean

08/25/2022

Aurorean editor Cynthia Brackett-Vincent has published an educational children’s book that teaches little ones about punctuation. You can order here:

This unique book combines story with learning. For parents and teachers trying to educate children on the ins and outs of punctuation, kids will learn the basics of punctuation marks. The accompanying story, which uses various punctuation marks as they have been introduced, and featuring little S...

05/02/2022

03/03/2022

Join editor Cynthia for a weekend Zoom retreat this summer! The Essential Image in Poetry. Four sessions from July 15-17. Email [email protected] for informational flyer!

06/20/2021

Via Zoom! Limited seating; register now!
https://tinyurl.com/56fekz5e

02/22/2021

New Intro to Poetry Zoom workshop for spring!

01/28/2021

Muriel Nelson's PLEASE HOLD, winner of the Encircle Publications 11th Annual Poetry Chapbook Contest, is available now for pre-order. https://encirclepub.com/product/please-hold-by-muriel-nelson/

Please Hold by Muriel Nelson, winner of the 11th Annual Encircle Publications Poetry Chapbook Contest.

01/06/2021

From Cynthia: Due to popular demand, my first haiku workshop has been filled, but I am offering a second one—biweekly on Saturdays from 2–4 pm. Dates: January 23, February 6 & 20, and March 6.

Go here to request your spot because this one is filling up, too:
https://encirclepub.com/haiku-class/

12/21/2020

Although our 2020 issue was the last after 25 years of continuous publishing, editor Cynthia keeps busy with all things poetry. Start the new year off by joining her in a haiku Zoom workshop.
For more info and to request a spot, go to: https://encirclepub.com/haiku-class/

10/06/2020

The final issue of the Aurorean has been mailed out. Here's Encircle's latest newsletter so you can see what's going on at our publishing house!
https://mailchi.mp/encirclepub/10th-annual-poetry-chapbook-contest-winner-recent-mysteries?e=d87325d81a

David Kirby, author of More Than This, writes: “These poems are terrific—they’re quiet and then explosive, like friendly little grenades that go off in your hand and leave you awash in feeling and insight. The title of one is ‘The Trains Run Irregularly,’ and you say to yourself, boy, do t...

07/28/2020

Just a quick update: due to unforeseeable but serious delays in the last two months, the final issue of The Aurorean will be mailed out at the end of August. Thank-you to our readers/subscribers/contributors for you patience! —Cynthia

04/14/2020

From the Editor:
Word gets around fast, so let me share this here. The final issue of the Aurorean will be Spring/Summer 2020 (coming out in JUNE). I've been publishing other people's poems (over 1,600 individual poets since 1995) in the Aurorean since I was 37, and I'm 62. This will free me up to work on my memoir-in-progress and to concentrate on the full-length books Encircle publishes (fiction and poetry). There will be loose ends to tie up and formal announcements will be made on our website (anyone whose subscription runs past Spring/Summer will receive the appropriate refund). I've said this from the beginning and it is still true: If I didn't have poets submitting to me, the Aurorean would be just a dream and a bunch of blank pages. Thanks to all our readers, contributors and subscribers for your support! I remain ever-grateful.

03/26/2020

Need some new poetry to read while social distancing? Encircle Publications has you covered.
Our two latest releases are New York and Other Lovers by the fabulous George Guida and A Bed of Geraniums (tanka poems) by haiku/tanka master Edward J. Rielly. Also taking pre-orders for the April release of Wooden Nutmegs by seven-time Pushcart Prize nominee Russell Rowland.
Here are the links:
https://encirclepub.com/product/new-york-and-other-lovers-by-george-guida/
https://encirclepub.com/product/a-bed-of-geraniums-tanka-by-edward-j-rielly/
https://encirclepub.com/product/wooden-nutmegs-by-russell-rowland/

Also coming in April: our latest chapbook contest winner, William Snyder, Jr. with Hunger in a Cat's Yellow Eye. Stay tuned!

02/18/2020

We’re open for submissions for our 25th Anniversary Issue (late October) from now through August 15th!

02/03/2020

Just under two weeks to submit for the Spring/Summer issue! February 15 deadline!
https://encirclepublications.submittable.com/submit/20626/the-aurorean

PLEASE NOTE (AS SPECIFIED BELOW), WE DO NOT REVIEW PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED POEMS OR SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS. By submitting to Encircle Publications (the Aurorean) you agree to opt-in to our email list. (We do not share this information and you can opt-out at any time). You also agree to our terms re....

01/15/2020

Just nominated Except for Love: New England Poets Inspired by Donald Hall for the 2020 Maine Literary awards, anthology category. If you love Hall and Kenyon, this should be in your library!

Publication date: June 23, 2019, the one-year anniversary of Donald Hall’s passing. Editor Cynthia Brackett-Vincent. Introductory tribute by Wesley McNair, former Poet Laureate of Maine. Cover photo of Hall by …

01/07/2020

Spring/Summer deadline (Feb. 15) fast approaching!

PLEASE NOTE (AS SPECIFIED BELOW), WE DO NOT REVIEW PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED POEMS OR SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS.  By submitting to Encircle Publications (the Aurorean) you agree to opt-in to our email list. (We do not share this information and you can opt-out at any time). You also agree to our terms re...

12/02/2019

In this season of giving, please consider supporting the work of our journal. Become an Aurorean Angel. Or, make a general contribution to our poetry mission. https://encirclepub.com/aurorean/angels-program/ As we move into our 25th year of publishing, we are grateful.

Publishing a poetry journal is always a labor of love. Consider the cost of postage and printing, as well as the number of poets seeking publication vs. the number of poets who purchase a copy or subscribe to the journals in which their work is published. Consider the time involved in reading—and ...

11/27/2019

New issue up at NewPages!

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