Earthquakes and hurricanes made for a memorable August, at least for East Coasters. The end of August means the beginning of a new school year for some, and, for many, one last summer vacation. Perhaps you are even reading this email from the beach.
Category: Hippocampus News
An archive of posts relating to Hippocampus news and happenings, including special calls for submissions, contest alerts, award nominations, staff updates, book news, and general announcements.
Hippocampus is Growing: New Editors, Writers Join Staff
Bigger hippocampus. Better memories. That’s how I imagine it would work inside the human brain. The same could be said for the growth of Hippocampus Magazine. We’re pleased to welcome a talented new group to our existing team of dedicated readers, writers and editors.
August 2011: Editor’s Notes
It’s hard to believe we’re on our fourth issue! It’s been eight months since we launched our website and, soon, we’ll be a year old! Well, we won’t rush that. One issue at a time…
Join us: Writer and editor positions available at Hippocampus
Hippocampus Magazine is growing its (volunteer) staff. If you love creative nonfiction and have some time to devote to this new, online literary magazine, consider joining our team. We can’t pay you. But, we will shower you with much affection and appreciation, something even the guys and gals who make the big bucks don’t often…
Contest for Creative Nonfiction Judges Announced
Hippocampus Magazine is proud to announce our guest judges for the Remember in November Contest for Creative Nonfiction. Our four judges bring with them to this competition more than a century of collective literary and publishing experience spanning genres and professions.
Most Memorable Winner: June 2011
Let’s play a game.
Q. Who won the most memorable contest in the June 2011 edition of Hippocampus Magazine?
Hippocampus Reader Board News and Kudos: June 2011
Hippocampus Magazine has some amazingly talented folks working behind the scenes. Every so often, we’ll blog about their news, honors, accolades and accomplishments. Here is some of the latest news: Amye Barrese Archer was named reviews editor at PANK. Amy Barrese Archer’s second chapbook, A SHOTGUN LIFE, has been picked up by Big Table Publishing…
Announcement: The Remember in November Contest for Creative Nonfiction
When I started Hippocampus, an annual creative nonfiction writing contest was always part of the plan. Now that idea will forge forward with a dual purpose—to raise awareness and rally support for Alzheimer’s Disease while promoting promising writers. The result of both is the same: keeping memories alive! So, The Remember in November Contest for Creative Nonfiction was born.
Most Memorable May 2011: Vaseline
I certainly never forgot the scene Nathan Evans painted in his essay, Vaseline.
This past winter, about the time I first read the submission, I couldn’t even lubricate my lips with the petroleum-jelly-like goo that squeezed out of my yellow Carmex tube without giggling as I imagined poor Eleanor waking up with that odd sensation between her cheeks (Yes. Those cheeks.)
Launch Day Contest Winner Announced
Yesterday, our launch day, was absolutely amazing. A big thank you to all who visited our new magazine, commented, tweeted, shared and liked. I can already see that a wonderfully supportive creative nonfiction community is being created.
