Inspired by a post-dinner conversation in 1988, Thema offers writers a target theme to inspire poetry, stories, art, and photography. While the premise does not have to be a central element, it also cannot be “merely incidental.” Walking that fine line in this newest Spring 2025 issue with the theme “My Favorite Bookmark” are contributors Tytti Heikkinen, Cheryl Matthis, Casey Lawrence, Judy Penz Sheluk, Cezanne Waid, Sunayna Pal, Jill Munro, Elizabeth Raum, Pamela Hobart Clark, Lynda Fox, Tom Schmidt, Linda Berry, Matthew J. Spireng, Lynda Fox, Frank Markover, Allan Lake, Orman Day, James B. Nicola, Stacey Alderman, and Kathleen Gunton, with cover artwork by Aria Marotta.
Forthcoming themes include “I Wish I’d Said That,” “Today’s Onerous Task,” and “While the Snowstorm Was Raging…” Visit Thema‘s website for submission information and deadlines. Thema does accept previous published works that fit the theme.
