All are invited to Synchronized Chaos Magazine’s semiannual reception, held this time at San Francisco’s Muddy Waters Cafe, 521 Valencia Street, Friday July 30th, drop-in from 5 to 10 pm. Come network and meet our writers and artists and cultural creatives! All are invited, this event’s open to the public and welcomes people of all ages and interests. Think of it as a career networking event, social gathering, art and writing reception, singles’ event, couples’ night out, all at the same time!

Muddy Waters is a friendly, laid-back coffeehouse with snacks, coffee drinks of all varieties, and no need to dress up 😉 Yuppies, hippies, and students and normal folks all welcome, come on out and network and chill and meet some of the artists and writers of Synchronized Chaos Magazine! Please comment if you’re interested in carpooling or need a ride, or if there’s anything else we can do to help you get here as we would be excited and honored to see all of you! And the Mission is not that dangerous at night…I know plenty of people, including plenty of women, who feel very comfortable here. There will be a large crowd in a well-lighted atmosphere.

Link to the coffeehouse, reception is at the FIRST listed address: http://www.muddywaterscoffeehouse.com/locations.htm

By the way, this is a drop-in event, no need for anyone but me to worry about showing up on time or leaving early…and artists and writers, please feel free to bring stories, business cards, small copies of your artwork, etc. Hope to see everyone!

H.O.D. (A Handful Of Dust) is seeking poetry and artwork for its second issue scheduled for October 31, 2010. While H.O.D. has no theme or limits, its editor would like to see more work that is grounded in grit-lit. The date of publication does not suggest an overall theme, but the editor will pretty much read anything (including horror). The journal is also open to flash and micro-fiction than can double as good prose poetry. Submit 3-5 poems and a cover letter in the body of an e-mail to: h.o.d.submissionsATgmailDOTcom.

H.O.D. is also open to Artwork submissions, from b&w photography to pencil (or ink) sketches. Check the new issue for an idea of what the editor wants. Submit 1-3 pieces as low-res jpegs to: <h.o.d.submissions(at)gmail.com> (replace (at) with @).

Check out http://hofd.wordpress.com
for further guidelines and read the debut issue to get an idea of where the journal is headed.

BOOK PROJECT: Immortality
postmark deadline August 6, 2010
http://www.creativenonfiction.org/thejournal/submittocnf.htm

For a new book project to be published by Southern Methodist University Press, entitled “Immortality,” we’re seeking new essays from a variety of perspectives on recent scientific developments and the likelihood, merits and ramifications of biological immortality. We’re looking for essays by writers, physicians, scientists, philosophers, clergy–anyone with an imagination, a vision of the future, and a dream (or fear) of living forever.

Essays must be vivid and dramatic; they should combine a strong and compelling narrative with a significant element of research or information, and reach for some universal or deeper meaning in personal experiences. We’re looking for well-written prose, rich with detail and a distinctive voice.

For examples, see Creative Nonfiction #38 (Spring 2010).

Guidelines: Essays must be: unpublished, 5,000 words or less, postmarked by August 6, 2010, and clearly marked “Immortality” on both the essay and the outside of the envelope. Please send manuscript, accompanied by a cover letter with complete contact information (address, phone, and email) and SASE to:

Creative Nonfiction
Attn: Immortality
5501 Walnut Street, Suite 202
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

The Meadowland Review is an online literary journal comprised of a small group of writers and editors who share a commitment to providing a public space for thoughtful and original material. We welcome and encourage both emerging and established writers of short fiction and poetry.www.themeadowlandreview.com

Submission Guidelines

We will be reading submissions for our fall issue from July 1-September 1
The Meadowland Review will not accept material that has appeared in other online or print publications. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but you must notify The Meadowland Review if your work has been accepted by another publication. All work MUST be original.
We accept submissions of:

poetry: up to five poems, 80 lines maximum per poem
short fiction: up to 7,000 words
photography: up to 3 photographs

The Meadowland Review will claim first rights to all accepted work and the right to archive all work on this website. Rights to all work in The Meadowland Review will revert to the author/photographer upon publication.
How to Submit

Email your submission to <submissions(at)themeadowlandreview.com> (replace (at) with @)

Please indicate either poetry, short fiction, or photography in the subject line
For poetry and fiction, please paste the text of your submission into the body of the email.
Poetry or fiction submissions sent as attachments will not be read
For photography, please provide the title of the photo in your email and attach your image. We accept images only in the following formats: GIF, JPG, PNG or TIF.
Please include your full name, email address and 1-5 line bio with your submission
Please do not submit more than once during a reading period

When the editorial staff has made its selections, you will receive an email notification about the status of your submission. Please expect a response within 3 months.
For any additional questions about the submission or publication process, please see our FAQ page, or contact us directly via email.