Literary Magazines :: NewPages Guide
The Aurorean
P.O. Box 187
Farmington, ME 04938
Phone: 207-778-0467
E-mail: Aurorean <at> encirclepub <dot> com
Web: www.encirclepub.com
Simultaneous submissions: no Email submissions: no Reading period: 8/16-2/15; 2/16-8/15 Response time: 3 months Payment: copies Contests: yes (see website) ISSN: 1521-8376 Founded: 1995 Issues per year: 2 Copy price: $11 (U.S.); $12 (foreign) Average pages: 70 Sample price (postpaid): $11 current/$7 back issue Subscription (individuals) 1 year: $21 (U.S.); $23 (foreign) Subscription (institutions) 1 year: $15.75
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:
With the release of its Fall/Winter 2009-2010 issue (14.2), the Aurorean reaches the milestone of having published over 1,000 poets worldwide (since 1995). As always, this issue celebrates the seasons. Featured Poets: Kevin Marshall Chopson and Paul B. Roth. Enjoy haiku from Creative Writing Student Outstanding Haiku Award winner, S.P. MacIntyre. Seventy-eight other contributors include: Steve Ausherman, Jim Brosnan, Carol Hamilton, Mike Jurkovic, Michael Meinhoff, Anne Britting Oleson, Bill Pruitt, Ellen Taylor and Carol Smallwood.
Volume 14 Issue 1, Spring/Summer 2009 showcases the most recognized names in the small press alongside newer poets. For Spring/Summer 2009, we are honored to feature Alan Catlin and Jean Keskulla. 70 pages; perfect-bound, glossy color cover. See why Small Press Review has said: “a journal with both high production values and quality poetry…perfect to elevate you from the dark night of the soul.”
Volume 13 Issue 2, Fall/Winter 2008-2009 showcases the most recognized names in the small press alongside newer poets. We are honored to feature Patrick Carrington and Holly Guran, and the haiku of our Creative Writing Student Outstanding Haiku Award recipient, Deborah Finkelstein. 70 pages; perfect-bound, glossy color cover. See why Small Press Review has said: “a journal with both high production values and quality poetry…perfect to elevate you from the dark night of the soul.”