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Editorials for the magazine

Introduction to Poetry, Issue 95, Quarter 3, July 2025

Welcome the contributors from all over the world who helped make this issue a stellar one: Lauren McBride (Lubbock, Texas): Dreaming of Dalí Hannan Khan (Mailsi, Punjab, Pakistan): Falling Between Seconds Hannya Kay (Busot, Spain): Through Hades and Beyond Ian … Continue reading

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“Criteria for Belief” by Bonnie Brunish

Criteria for Belief When I was fourteen years old I discovered Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Mars novels. The Chessmen of Mars inspired dreams, and those dreams inspired my own writing. But when I discussed the Mars books with my father, he … Continue reading

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Introduction to Poetry Issue 94, Q2, 2025

Please enjoy these works from poets from the States and around the world: L. Acadia (Wenshan District, Taiwan): “Noctiluca scintillans” Patricia Hope (Oak Ridge, Tennessee): “Moonchild” Frank Coffman (Elgin, Illinois): “Merlin’s Return” Megan Branning (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania): “Wand of Iron” Deborah … Continue reading

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“Science Fiction and Fantasy” by Bonnie Brunish

Science fiction and fantasy are very different genres, but at Abyss & Apex, we welcome both. And we have good reason. Many fantasy stories are set in a world of the past. Empires, kingdoms, and principalities are the norm. Wars … Continue reading

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Introduction to Poetry Issue 93, Q1, 2025

Introduction to Poetry Issue 93, Q1, 2025 I pray you had a wonderful string of holidays as a precursor to your excellent health and prosperous New Year, especially with respect to your writing goals. For some, there has been tragedy, … Continue reading

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My Journey to Abyss & Apex

As incoming editor of Abyss & Apex, let me take this opportunity to introduce myself as I look back on the journey that brought me here. I was born in Palo Alto, California. My father was a Biochemist with a … Continue reading

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“It’s Been a Great 20 Years”

This is my last edition at the helm of Abyss & Apex. I’ll still be around, as its book reviewer and publicist, but it’s time to hang up my Magazine Editor hat and put on my Writer hat. I’m not … Continue reading

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Introduction to October 2024 Poetry (Q4)

Please enjoy the variety of poetry this quarter, final of the year. You’ll find creepy mythological, and fantastical poems, some are inspired by Biblical stories and classic fairytales, others are nuanced with existential or mysterious elements. Some of the poem’s … Continue reading

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Introduction to July 2024 Poetry (Q3)

Introduction to July 2024 Poetry (Q3) My apologies for the late edition of poetry, which were unavoidable due to a family crisis. But I hope you will consider these poems as “worth the wait.” In this issue we have a … Continue reading

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Editorial: Three Blind Mice

What an odd way to start an editorial about writing. But most people venture into writing blindly, not knowing what it will be like. They just enjoy crafting tales and, if they keep at it, they’ll learn more and more … Continue reading

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