I just wanted to let everyone know that the Spring issue is out!

It features the artwork of Coeur and the photography of Brian Kaldorf and Jordan Beckham, aided by his wife, Kaylynn and her excellent makeup artistry. There’s the usual bunch of new poetry and short stories and a new travel piece, featuring Arcos de la Frontera in Spain.

If you haven’t already, please take a moment to fill out the magazine’s first ever reader’s poll, which can be accessed here:

http://www.misterpoll.com/polls/375024

I really appreciate the comments so far!

As a reminder, this site looks awful in Internet Explorer, so I highly recommend using Firefox to view it if possible.

The next issue is the 2nd anniversary (already), so let’s make it a good one and keep up the submissions!

Have fun reading!

-Emily
editor

I just wanted to let everyone know that the Winter issue is out!

It features the artwork of Mildred, Jim McHugh, the photography of Andrea Szegedy, and a bunch of delightful poetry and short stories, all of which I’m sure you will enjoy. I’ve also slightly changed the format of the artwork/photography pages and created the first ever reader’s poll, which can be accessed here:

http://www.misterpoll.com/polls/375024

Any input is really appreciated as the magazine continues to change throughout this year and the ones to come. And of course, any donations or advertising is appreciated as well. Please check out the About section if you are interested in advertising space, which is really inexpensive and will help fund the printed anthology I plan to publish!

And lastly, I just realized how awful this site looks in Internet Explorer, so I highly recommend using Firefox to view it if possible.

Thanks to all who contributed to this issue and who continue to submit work.

Have fun reading!

-Emily
editor

I’ve adjusted the publishing schedule to reflect this delay, moving January’s publishing date to January 15th instead of the first of the month. I’m also skipping December’s featured content to ensure everyone gets ample time to check out November’s featured content and the new issue.

I’ve posted the featured content schedule below, so please submit your work if you’re interested in being featured in the magazine.

Thanks for being patient and for reading!

-Emily

2009 Schedule/Openings

Artists:
January: Already filled
February: Already filled
March:
April:
May:
June:
July:
August:
September:
October:
November:
December:

Photographers:
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December:

Just in case anyone was wondering why the new issue isn’t out, I’ve been running a bit behind due to a bunch of other responsibilities and a family emergency, but it will be out as soon as possible.

Sorry for the delay!

Emily

I’m also still in need of photographers and artists to feature in future issues, so please send them my way. Thanks!

-Emily
editor@debrismagazine.com

It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a whole year since Debris debuted. The magazine has evolved somewhat from the first issue and will continue to be shaped by what is best for the readers and contributors of the content I’m proud to present each month.

Speaking of which, I want to thank the artists and photographers who agree to have their work promoted in this magazine monthly; one of my favorite aspects is being able to promote great talent. The literary contributors are just as appreciated, so keep those submissions coming!

If you’re a new reader, make sure you check out the archives and if you’re a previous visitor, thanks for coming back!

-the editor

I figured what the heck, since it is the one year anniversary issue and all!

Check out May’s featured content if you haven’t already and just a quick reminder that today is the last day to submit work for the summer issue!

-Emily
editor

Debris is going to be celebrating its 1 year anniversary this July and I really want to make this a special issue.

I can still use poetry, short stories and reviews for this issue, so spread the word!

For submission info, visit the submissions page on the website: www. debrismagazine. com

I’m also considering throwing a small art/photography show event in Pittsburgh since that’s where Debris is based. If you’re a local and want to be notified if there is an event, please let me know.

Don’t forget to check out Katrijn Michiels’ photography and Jaleh Afshar’s artwork before June arrives and I have to replace it with the featured content for that month.

Thanks!

-Emily

I also wanted to take the time to announce that I have eliminated the essay section, because it was not drawing nearly enough submissions to keep up with the magazine’s issues. I don’t regret losing this section, only because I know magazines constantly need to evolve to suit their audiences and so, I’d also like to welcome any suggestions at this time as well.

And lastly, those of you who submit work and who also rate Debris on Duotrope: I try to keep up with replying back to submissions, but keep in mind that I have two jobs, plus freelancing and at times, a life so I am not always able to reply back asap. Please be patient before badmouthing the magazine on Duotrope.

For those who submit work, please make sure you get a confirmation email from me so you know I’ve received your work. I can’t tell you how many times I have received withdrawal emails from people who I never knew submitted work, probably because their emails went directly to my spam/junk box. I apologize for that, but there’s only so many spam emails I can sort through before I want to start buying vitamins or helping out lost relatives desperately wanting to give me money.

I can’t believe it’s already issue #4 and that the next issue is going to be the mag’s one year anniversary. Thanks to everyone who has contributed and submitted work; it’s really appreciated.

I’m still getting an excellent response for poetry/prose, but am still in need of short stories, reviews and travel writing.

If you’re an artist or photographer, make sure you check out the submission guidelines for further details on becoming a featured artist/photographer.

Thanks and enjoy the issue!

-Emily
editor