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Category Archives: Editorial
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
Introduction to Issue 90 from the Poetry Editor’s Desk by John C. Mannone
Introduction to Issue 90 from the Poetry Editor’s Desk Please enjoy these endeared poets from around the world who bring you some well-done form poems (two different kinds of Pantoums and a subverted Haibun), a concrete or shape poem, as … Continue reading
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The Inner Landscape by Wendy S. Delmater
The Inner Landscape The abyss and the apex of human emotions is what Abyss & Apex Magazine is all about. In this edition you will find the laconic and laid-back humor of Maine residents, a far-too-hesitant and timid PhD researcher … Continue reading
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Introduction to Issue 89 Poetry
Introduction to Issue 89 Poetry Happy New Year! I pray your ongoing holidays are rich with joy. I’m proud to feature fine poets from around the world. Their work abounds with science fiction, fantasy, and surrealism, many with some Biblical … Continue reading
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Lionesses in the Rain
Lionesses in the Rain I had an unusual problem compiling this issue. I strive for balance in crafting each edition: half science fiction/half fantasy, half cheerful/half frightening or thought provoking, varying lengths, varying voices, and characters that span various life … Continue reading
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Introduction to Issue 88 [4Q2023] Poetry
As a reminder first cited in the previous issue, please note that simultaneous submissions for poetry are no longer accepted since responses to poets with acceptances are completed before the end of the month after closure of the submission window. … Continue reading
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On Coffee, Writing, and Editing
“On Coffee, Writing, and Editing” Two of the selections in this edition of Abyss & Apex have to do with coffee: the extremely-long-titled “The Best Barista in a Time of Spiders Who are Addicted to the Rush of Caffeine” and … Continue reading
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Introduction to Issue 87 [3Q2023] Poetry
Introduction to Issue 87 [3Q2023] Poetry First, please note that simultaneous submissions for poetry are no longer accepted since responses to poets with acceptances are completed before the end of the month after closure of the submission window. [Though I … Continue reading
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Editorial: A&A and AI
AI. The struggle of humans coming to grips with such a disruptive and transformational technology is very real and will define our time. Have you already noticed that your spell checker and grammar checker–both online and in programs like MS … Continue reading
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