Submissions Open Now Through Dec 31
Issue 26: Our submission period is now open through December 31. We seek work that engages with or repurposes the complex cultural history of America. We are particularly interested in work from … Continue reading
Five Questions for Lillian Howan
In the fourth of our interviews with Issue 25 prose contributors, prose co-editor Lauren Alwan talks with Lillian Howan about her story, “The American House.” Set on the island of … Continue reading
Five Questions for Keith Lesmeister
Keith Lesmeister’s work might be familiar to readers of the museum. His flash fiction, “Under the Cottonwood Tree” appeared in our Midwestern-themed Issue 5, and we’re thrilled to include Keith … Continue reading
Five Questions for Marianne Villenueva
In the second of our interviews with Issue 25 prose contributors, museum prose co-editor Lauren Alwan talks with Marianne Villenueva about “The Walker.” The story is filled with contrasts—the bucolic … Continue reading
Five Questions for Jay Ruben Dayrit
Jay’s short story, “Neck Bone,” appears in our just-released Issue 25, a milestone achievement that features authors and artists in conversation with the theme “My Americana.” Though brief in length, … Continue reading
Issue 25: My Americana
During August, 2021, we will accept submissions for Issue 25, a milestone achievement. With our theme “My Americana,” we seek to highlight work from writers and artists who are traditionally … Continue reading
Seeking Poetry Co-Editor
the museum of americana is seeking a new Poetry Co-Editor, responsible for reading and responding to submissions for three reading periods annually, attending virtual staff meetings, and building relationships with … Continue reading
Q & A with New Executive Editor Allison Blevins
This month, the museum welcomes a new Executive Editor, Allison Blevins. We’re thrilled to introduce her with this brief questionnaire about her work, reading life, and thoughts on the museum’s … Continue reading
Best of the Net Nominations for 2019
the museum is delighted to share our Best of the Net anthology nominations. Best of luck to these amazing writers! Poetry “Potluck” by Derek … Continue reading
Q&A with Humor Editor Sue D. Gelber
the museum is delighted to announce that contributor Sue D. Gelber has joined our editorial team! She will be serving as editor for our new humor section. In this Q&A, … Continue reading
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