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The Aurorean

Publisher's description: The Aurorean has been profiled in Poet’s Market; several-times recommended by Small Press Review (“a journal that has both high production values and quality poetry...perfect to elevate you from the dark night of the soul”). Subject matter/style open; mostly free verse. Focuses: New England; the seasons; haiku; uplifting poetry (not religious or denominational). We routinely publish the biggest names in the small press but are just as pleased to showcase newer poets. Since 1995, the Aurorean has published over 1,000 poets from around the world while being firmly rooted in its New England heritage. We strive to live up to our name, the adjective form of aurora—aurorean—luminescent, like the dawn. We have distinguished ourselves by our reputation of: uninterrupted and timely publication; acknowledging each submission as it arrives; and sending a galley proof for every poem that appears on our pages. 61 pages of poetry (approximately 90 poets, 2 featured); “Best Poem” from last issue receives $30. Contests: Poetic Quote of the Season; Editor’s Chapbook Choice; Outstanding Haiku (students in Creative Writing programs). Guidelines:
www.encirclepub.com/poetry/aurorean/guidelines.

Recent issues:

As always, we celebrate the seasons, New England, uplifting/meditational poetry and haiku. Our Fall/Winter 2011–2012 issue features the poetry of Sharon Smith Abbott and Marilyn Paarlberg. Other selected contributors (including our Bookend and Showcase Poets as well as the winner of the Aurorean’s Creative Writing Student Outstanding Haiku Award): Sara Backer, John P. Buentello, Sue Reed Crouse, Damon Falke, Janet Favor, Colin D. Halloran, Nancy A. Henry, Mary Kipps, B.Z. Niditch and Michael Tritto. Single copy: $11.00 paperback/mailed (U.S.) $5.50 digital (pdf).

Launching its 16th year of publication as an independent poetry journal, the current issue (16.1, Spring/Summer 2011) of the Aurorean celebrates the seasons and New England. Featured poets are Roger Desy and Dennis Ross. Other selected contributors: Martha Christina, Kirk Glaser, Nancy A. Henry, Lauren McBride, David Radavich, Brooks Robards, Bonny Barry Sanders, David Sullivan and Mitchell Untch. 61 pages of poetry including a haiku section; 70 pages total. See why Small Press Review has said: “a journal that has both high production values and quality poetry…perfect to elevate you from the dark night of the soul.”

The Aurorean’s current issue (Fall/Winter 2010–2011) marks its 15th anniversary as an independent small-press poetry-only journal. This 15th Anniversary Issue celebrates the seasons, New England, and our contributors. Featured Poets are Jim Brosnan and Martha Christina. Other selected contributors include Patricia Fargnoli, Thomas Griffin, Cleo Griffith, John T. Hitchner, Beth Paulson, Connie Post, Edward J. Rielly, Don Russ, and Brigit Truex. 61 pages of poetry; 70 pages total. See why Small Press Review has said: “a journal that has both high production values and quality poetry...perfect to elevate you from the dark night of the soul.”