We proudly present the October/November issue of Synchronized Chaos Magazine, which features 6 creative writing submissions, 5 fine art submissions, and 4 critical reviews. Although it would have been ideal to generate separate issues for each month, we are very excited about the diversity and quality of pieces that are included in this mega issue. As the theme indicates: better late than never!

This issue features poetic sketches by Felino Soriano, a poem by Bruce Roberts inspired by the calamity of homelessness, and a poem by Farida Samerkhanova about imprisonment. Other writing submissions include excerpts from “The Pigeon Chronicles or Bike Messenger Assassins,” a recent book by Pam Benjamin, a short story entitled, “I Saw you At Church Today” by Blanca Jones, and “The Red and the Black- Lessons of the High Andes,” a short story by Oliver Myers. 

Fine art submissions included photography, painting, and sculpture. The works include oil paintings and recycled materials sculptures by Terence K. Stephens; intriguing paintings by Vera Tchikovani; naturalistic paintings by Azar Vaghefi; vibrantly colorful paintings by Queena Hernandez; photography by John McNeal highlighting the unusual, absurd, or sublime; and photography of the natural world, submitted by Michael Lavin Flower.

You’ll find several insightful reviews of influential literature including the “The Road to Guanajauto” by Joe Livernois (reviewed by Sarah Melton); a look at “Gloom and Doom,” a book of poetry by Elizabeth Ann (reviewed by Bruce Roberts); a memoir and self-help book called “Live or Die: A Stroke of Good Luck” by Richard L. Burns (reviewed by Floyd Logan); and also a review of a recent performance of “Tosca” by the San Jose Opera (reviewed by Patsy Ledbetter).

We thank everyone that submitted their ideas and creative endeavors. Your submissions keep our magazine alive and well. We want to remind you that Synch Chaos accepts all submissions; we look forward to debuting newcomers as much as we enjoy promoting familiar and seasoned artists. If you’re a reader of Synch Chaos and  have considered putting your work out for feedback, remember that it is never too early or too late to submit.

The December issue will be published very soon. If you would like to see your name in our  magazine, please send your submissions to the editors, Gloria Balderas or Nick Friedland.

Have a wonderful holiday season!