HiddenCityQuarterly.com's First Issue!

On Oct. 31, we are proud to present the first issue of HiddenCityQuarterly.com, a new literary journal featuring fiction, poetry, artwork, and more.

To view the issue, visit: http://www.hcquarterly.com/thisissue.html

Featured authors for Fall 08':

Sarah Butcher

Daniel Gonzales

Hannah Ford

Leslie Peace Jubilee

Adam Trice

J.R. Shorter

Sarah Jane Miller

Ashley Henley

Dan Maguire

Sheila Fox

We accept rolling submissions!

HiddenCityQuarterly.com is now accepting year-round submissions! Please contact us at editors@hcquarterly.com for more information. As of now, we have begun finalizing our fist issue. Our expected roll-out date is late-October, the week of Halloween.

Don't forget--we accept art, as well as writing. Thus far, we've received multiple photots/artworks from artists across Maryland. Don't miss out on an opportunity to showcase your work for free. Send us your artwork at submit@hcquarterly.com. Traditional/contemporary styles welcomed.

This piece is from our art designer, Jen Hersey. She's been on several projects aside from ours, and can be reached at: http://jenniferhersey.com/main.asp.

Extreme minimalism: give a story in 3 lines or less

It's not about the words--it's about the space in-between. Make an impression in 3 lines or less, with a title. Comments will be offered either by HCQ staff, or other posters.

Here are a few by me:

Paper Ad # 1

Escaped:
One-armed slave
Please notify


Paper Ad #2

Found following tornado
Nice velvet dress
22' waist


Paper Ad #3

Wanted for research
Qualified heroine addicts
Qualification: 3-5 years

HCQ slated for October publish!!!

HiddenCityQuarterly.com is an online publication aiming to explore the vast undergrid of artistic talent lurking beneath your pen. We seek contemporary work that demonstrates a fresh perspective on culture via editorials, fiction, poetry, and artwork. Although we are based in Baltimore, we acknowledge the fact that good work is not exclusive. Therefore, we hope to see submissions from hidden cities all over the world.

The first issue of HiddenCityQuarterly.com is slated for publish in late October. Check-out our site at www.hcquarterly.com.


Submission Guidelines:

• up to 3,600 words (prose)
• no genre (i.e. sci fi, fantasy)
• format: new times roman-12 pt font
• include a 1-2 paragraph bio of yourself
• no cover letters please

Email submissions to:

submit@hcquarterly.com

Note: Responses may take up to 2 months. Please direct all questions to our e-mail: editors@hcquarterly.com. Do no send emails inquiring about your submission(s).

GOOD LUCK!