A digital and print anthology of poetry, art, and prose
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Exploring themes to celebrate a variety of perspectives
Community
Advancing relationships through interpersonal understanding
What Others are Saying ...
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“They are struggling through chronic illnesses but still trying to uplift writers’ voices. Even their rejections are thoughtful and respectful.”
– Jennifer (Eine Togi)
“Epistemic is a fierce and thoughtful presence in the indie lit world. They publish poetry, flash fiction, and creative nonfiction that explores resistance, nostalgia, anticipation, exclusion—emotional truths that often get softened elsewhere. At Epistemic, they hit at full force.”
– Alan Parry (The Broken Spine)
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EpistemicLit@gmail.comMeet the Editors
Kidlit novelist and flash fiction junkie, Melissa Rotert fell in love with short fiction as a way of pushing her craft and exploring new ideas. She wanted to provide a space where other writers could build community through literature as they would through conversation. With a shared passion, Melissa and Kristin created Epistemic Literary.
Kristin Houlihan stumbled into poetry as a means of coping with major life and health changes and has since embraced the form’s ability to bend itself to individual truths. Her desire to hear and showcase these truths through thought-provoking and beautiful writing led her to partner with Melissa to create Epistemic Literary. Kristin cannot wait to glimpse your heart through your words!
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