The marching North Korean soldiers, with their machine-like precision and with rifles on their shoulders, were gone.
Shattered by the Wars (an excerpt) by Hi-Dong Chai
Category: Contest
The Fig Thief by Rachel Blumenfeld
I visited Papa several times a day, sneaking him small cups of black coffee and pints of Haagen-Dazs chocolate ice cream.
Winners, Finalists Announced in 2013 Remember in November Contest for Creative Nonfiction
We are pleased to congratulate and announce the grand prize winner, runner up and finalists in this year’s creative nonfiction contest.
Hippocampus Announces Guest Judges for Annual Contest for Creative Nonfiction; Lisicky, Pritchard Join Panel
Hippocampus Magazine is honored to welcome three guest judges to the 2013 Remember in November Contest for Creative Nonfiction.
2013 Remember in November Contest for Creative Nonfiction
Hippocampus Magazine is giving away more than $500 in cash prizes this November in our third consecutive Remember in November Contest for Creative Nonfiction. We’re seeking personal essays and memoir excerpts to be considered for this annual prize.
Editor’s Notes – December 2012
Hard to believe it’s already December! Our new issue features five fresh pieces of creative nonfiction.
Winners Announced in the 2012 Remember in November Contest for Creative Nonfiction
We at Hippocampus Magazine are exited to announce the winners of our 2012 Remember in November Contest for Creative Nonfiction.
How to Move in One Direction While Flying in Another by Janice Anderson
Start with an incident most people see as unfortunate but you perceive as life changing; the skewed perspective will enhance your experience. The incident should happen while on your Outer Banks vacation, the highlight of your year.
A Snip Decision by Jim Gray
In her right hand she holds a blue disposable razor. In her left hand, held taut to smooth the surface and expedite shaving, is my scrotum. My testicles are being prepped for a vasectomy.
Tell Me Something Wonderful by MT Cozzola
When my mom got the cancer, I wanted her to have the best post-death experience ever. She had this thing about being buried alive.
