Founded in 2016 in Joshua Tree, Cholla Needles publishes monthly issues showcasing ten writers in depth, including international voices and translations. The magazine focuses on established and emerging writers who have a distinctive voice and communicate well with readers. The January 2026 issue features works by Jason Jones, Arvilla Fee, Marlene M. Tartaglione, Bonnie Bostrom, Duane Anderson, Joseph Hutchison, Christien Gholson, Zita Murányi, Royal Rhodes, Justin Hollis, J. Malcolm Garcia, David Larsen, and Jonathan Ferrini. Cholla Needles is open year-round to submissions of poetry, short stories, creative essays, art and photographs.
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