Ink-Filled Page Summer 2009 Issue Released

Indigo is proud to present the Summer 2009 issue of Ink-Filled Page.

This issue features a variety of motifs, including death, lessons from other cultures, haunting reads, and an unlikely angel. Featured authors are Sandra Arguello, Andrew S. Fuller, G.M. Hanson, Cecilie Scott, and Aliya Whiteley. Also featured is artwork by Elena Cronin, Lea Goldman, and Sarah Elizabeth Hicks.

It's available for $3 at http://inkfilledpage.com/current-issue/.

Call for Submissions!

Ink-Filled Page quarterly literary journal is seeking submissions of fiction, nonfiction, and artwork.

Literary Submissions

Fiction submissions can be short stories or novel excerpts, and the nonfiction section is open to personal narratives and essays. While all genres are welcome, special interests include:
• travel
• multicultural themes
• feminism
• magical realism
• flash fiction

We are specifically looking for fresh, untold stories and unique voices that draw us into the world of the story. While we know and love many Jo(h)ns, we are inundated by character Jo(h)ns. We ask that you only submit characters by that name if it is necessary for the story.

Limit submissions to 5,000 words, one submission per candidate. Authors who submit more than one piece will not be considered. Electronic submissions only.

All literary submissions must be written for an English-reading audience. By submitting a story to Ink-Filled Page, you confirm that you are the sole creator of the story and that you hold all rights to your piece.

Artwork Submissions

Artwork submissions are open to all mediums, but pieces must be submitted electronically. Winning pieces are selected based on composition and originality. Pieces will be published in color in the online quarterly issue and in black and white in the print anthology. Please submit pieces that will translate well in both contexts. We are looking for pieces that highlight the human experience—show us the good or the bad, be surreal or real, but make sure that whatever you submit connects us, human to human.Limit three submissions per candidate. Artists who submit more than three pieces will not be considered. Submit print-ready digital artwork at 300 dpi or higher. By submitting your artwork to Ink-Filled Page, you confirm that you are the sole creator of said artwork and that you hold all rights to your piece.

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Selected authors and artists earn publication and will receive a complimentary subscription to all four quarterly issues in the volume in which they are published, as well as a complimentary copy of the annual anthology when it is released in October 2009. Contributors may buy additional copies of the anthology for 10% off. Authors will also receive professional editing services on the selected story. All contributors will have the opportunity to participate in readings and art shows to feature Ink-Filled Page work.

Submission deadline for the summer issue is May 31. View more details and submit here.

Winning submissions are chosen by a guest acquisitions editor, who is different with each issue. Authors and artists who submit pieces that are not selected are welcome to resubmit during later open submission periods.

All work must be original and unpublished by any other literary publication. Simultaneous submissions are accepted on the condition that you notify us immediately upon acceptance by another publication. By submitting your work to Ink-Filled Page, you agree to the Terms and Conditions.

For best results, read our publication by downloading the most recent issue and buying an anthology before you submit.

Ink-Filled Page Winter 2009 Issue Released

We are proud to announce the release of the Winter 2009 issue of Ink-Filled Page.

This issue features work by Marian Burke, Caren Coté, Claire Rudy Foster, Jess Barnett, Tina Christian, Andrew Dean, Diane Leon, and Jacinda Williams. From strains on mother-daughter bonds to sleep-deprived hallucinations, this written and visual art allows us to step into the mind of the author or artist. For a few moments, we are transported to a life not our own, perhaps similar or maybe more different than we ever thought possible.



Download it for just $3 at www.indigoediting.com/ifp.

Call for Youth Submissions

Ink-Filled Page
Call for Submissions
Spring 2009—Youth Issue

The Ink-Filled Page is a quarterly literary journal produced by Indigo Editing & Publications. The journal is published online quarterly, and we print an anthology annually.

Our youth issue features the artistic talents—both literary and visual—of young adults in grades 6–12. So polish your stories from English class, dust off your paintings from art class, and submit them for a chance to be published!

Literary Submissions:
Fiction submissions can be short stories or novel excerpts, and the nonfiction section is open to personal narratives and essays. While all genres are welcome, special interests include:
• travel
• multicultural themes
• feminism
• magical realism
We are specifically looking for fresh, untold stories and unique voices that draw us into the world of the story.

While we know and love many Jo(h)ns, we are inundated by character Jo(h)ns. We ask that you only submit characters by that name if it is necessary for the story.

Limit submissions to 5,000 words, one submission per candidate. Authors who submit more than one piece will not be considered. Electronic submissions only; submit at www.indigoediting.com/submissions.

All literary submissions must be written for an English-reading audience. By submitting a story to Ink-Filled Page, you confirm that you are the sole creator of the story and that you hold all rights to your piece.

Artwork submissions:
Artwork submissions are open to all mediums, but pieces must be submitted electronically. Winning pieces are selected based on composition and originality. Pieces will be published in color in the online quarterly issue and in black and white in the print anthology. Please submit pieces that will translate well in both contexts. We are looking for pieces that highlight the human experience—show us the good or the bad, be surreal or real, but make sure that whatever you submit connects us, human to human.

Limit three submissions per candidate. Artists who submit more than three pieces will not be considered. Submit digital artwork at 300 dpi or higher. Electronic submissions only; submit at www.indigoediting.com/submissions. By submitting your artwork to Ink-Filled Page, you confirm that you are the sole creator of those pieces and that you hold all rights to your piece.

Publication:
Selected authors and artists earn publication and will receive a complimentary subscription to all four quarterly issues in the volume in which they are published, as well as a complimentary copy of the annual anthology when it is released in October 2009. Contributors may buy additional copies of the anthology for 10% off. Authors will also receive professional editing services on the selected story. All work must be original and unpublished. By submitting your work to the Ink-Filled Page, you are offering first online and print publication rights.

The youth issue accepts submissions from young adults in grades 6–12. Submit electronically at www.indigoediting.com/submissions no later than Saturday, February 28.

For best results, read our publication before you submit. Electronic issues and print anthologies are available for purchase at www.indigoediting.com.

Ink-Filled Page Call for Submissions

Call for submissions! We're looking for fiction, nonfiction, and art submissions for our literary journal. Please consider submitting and passing this information on to anyone you think may be interested.

Ink-Filled Page is a quarterly literary journal produced by Indigo Editing & Publications, www.indigoediting.com. The journal is published online quarterly, and we print an anthology annually. Our most recent quarterly issue was released in October and is available at www.indigoediting.com/ifp. Our anthologies are available from any Powell's and on our site.

Literary Submissions

Fiction submissions can be short stories or novel excerpts, and the nonfiction section is open to personal narratives and essays. While all genres are welcome, special interests include:
• travel
• multicultural themes
• feminism
• magical realism
We are specifically looking for fresh, untold stories and unique voices that draw us into the world of the story. While we know and love many Jo(h)ns, we are inundated by character Jo(h)ns. We ask that you only submit characters by that name if it is necessary for the story.

Limit submissions to 5,000 words, one submission per candidate. Authors who submit more than one piece will not be considered. Electronic submissions only.

All literary submissions must be written for an English-reading audience. By submitting a story to Ink-Filled Page, you confirm that you are the sole creator of the story and that you hold all rights to your piece.

Artwork Submissions

Artwork submissions are open to all mediums, but pieces must be submitted electronically. Winning pieces are selected based on composition and originality. Pieces will be published in color in the online quarterly issue and in black and white in the print anthology. Please submit pieces that will translate well in both contexts. We are looking for pieces that highlight the human experience—show us the good or the bad, be surreal or real, but make sure that whatever you submit connects us, human to human.

Limit three submissions per candidate. Artists who submit more than three pieces will not be considered. Submit digital artwork at 300 dpi or higher. By submitting your artwork to Ink-Filled Page, you confirm that you are the sole creator of said artwork and that you hold all rights to your piece.

The deadline for all submissions is November 30, 2008. Visit us online for more information and to submit.

New Release Spotlight: The Candy Shop War

The Candy Shop War by Brandon Mull

“Moon Rocks,” Trevor said. “I want to try.” He stuck his candy into his mouth and jumped hard. He launched up into the limbs of the tree above, catching hold of one to stop his ascent. “Whoa!” he called from his lofty perch. “It felt like I was heading into orbit.”

These days, it’s hard to find an inventive children’s fantasy novel, or at least one that doesn’t have the feel of a Harry Potter repeat. Author Brandon Mull had managed to pull it off, though, with his new book The Candy Shop War. Though the typical fantasy elements are there—magic, wizards, potions, spells, a quest for treasure—Mull puts a fresh twist on the traditional elements, creating a exciting journey to the last page of the book.

Nate, Trevor, Pigeon, and Summer are ordinary fifth graders, living in a small town, dealing with bullies, parents, teachers, and loads of homework. But all of that changes when they visit the new candy shop. Mrs. White, the owner of the candy shop, befriends the foursome, and lets the kids in on a secret—that she can make magical candy. In exchange for doing a few “odd” jobs—collecting magic beetle eggs, “borrowing” a town relic from the local museum—Mrs. White shares the candy. Rock candy that makes you feel as if you’re walking on the moon. Chocolate drops that change your appearance. Jawbreakers that make you invincible. And fudge that makes parents ease up on the rules and teachers forget to assign homework.

Once the foursome gains her trust, Mrs. White asks them to join her quest to search for a powerful, magical treasure—a treasure she wishes to protect from evil forces. Being explorers at heart, the four decide to join her quest. But as the tasks—and the candy—become more and more dangerous, and Mrs. White becomes more and more obsessed with the treasure, the kids begin to wonder if Mrs. White is truly as “good” as she claims.

Though The Candy Shop War resonates of other fantasy works, Mull has managed to create an imaginative, amazing adventure that any child would enjoy. Mull provides solid characters—regular kids struggling to do the right thing in the face of incredible temptation, villains who turn out to be allies, friends who turn out to be enemies—and excellent plot turns, that keep the reader guessing who to trust and what will happen with every turn of the page. Throw in fresh brands of magic and supernatural creatures and the result is an exciting romp with twists and turns around every corner.

Review by Katrina Hill, Indigo Editing, LLC

ISBN-13: 978-1590387832
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
Pub Date: September 2007
Hardcover: $17.95