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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · 6d

We just accepted some AMAZING poetry, flash fiction, and creative nonfiction from writers who call these beautiful places home! With a family of over 1,100 contributors hailing from 57 countries—and a constellation of 160,000 readers in 150 countries—we provide the exposure your writing deserves!

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · 8d

Congratulations to long-time Sky Island Journal contributor, John Muro on his beautiful new book of poetry, “A Bountiful Silence & Other Poems,” from Kelsay Books. Our contributors are family, and we couldn’t be more proud of John!

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · 9d

Congratulations to Sky Island Journal contributor Rachel Beachy on her new book of poetry, “Tiny Universe.” Our contributors are family, and we couldn’t be more proud of Rachel! She is an exceptionally talented poet and a lovely human; this book is a must-read:

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · 13d

These are the faces of our 2025 Best of the Net award nominees. Everything we published in Issues 29, 30, and 31 was eligible and considered for this prestigious anthology. It is an honor to support these 10 contributors as their tremendous work moves forward. Congratulations to all! 🌄

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · 13d

These are the faces of our 2025 Best of the Net award nominees. Everything we published in Issues 29, 30, and 31 was eligible and considered for this prestigious anthology. It is an honor to support these 10 contributors as their tremendous work moves forward. Congratulations to all! 🌄

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · 13d

These are the faces of our 2025 Best of the Net award nominees. Everything we published in Issues 29, 30, and 31 was eligible and considered for this prestigious anthology. It is an honor to support these 10 contributors as their tremendous work moves forward. Congratulations to all! 🌄

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · 13d

These are the faces of our 2025 Best of the Net award nominees. Everything we published in Issues 29, 30, and 31 was eligible and considered for this prestigious anthology. It is an honor to support these 10 contributors as their tremendous work moves forward. Congratulations to all! 🌄

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · 13d

These are the faces of our 2025 Best of the Net award nominees. Everything we published in Issues 29, 30, and 31 was eligible and considered for this prestigious anthology. It is an honor to support these 10 contributors as their tremendous work moves forward. Congratulations to all! 🌄

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · 14d

GET READY! @skyislandjournal announces its 2025 Best of the Net nominations tomorrow—Thursday, September 25th! Everything we published in Issues 29, 30, and 31 was eligible and considered. See you tomorrow friends!

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · 16d

Congratulations to Sky Island Journal contributor, José Enrique Medina, on winning the 2025 Rattle Chapbook Prize! His new book of poetry, “Haunt Me” is available now. Our contributors are family, and we couldn’t be more proud of José!

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · 19d

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · 24d

We just accepted some AMAZING poetry, flash fiction, and creative nonfiction from writers who call these beautiful places home! With a family of over 1,100 contributors hailing from 57 countries—and a constellation of 160,000 readers in 150 countries—we provide the exposure your writing deserves!

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · 24d

We just accepted some AMAZING poetry, flash fiction, and creative nonfiction from writers who call these beautiful places home! With a family of over 1,100 contributors hailing from 57 countries—and a constellation of 160,000 readers in 150 countries—we provide the exposure your writing deserves!

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · Sep 4

We just accepted some AMAZING poetry, flash fiction, and creative nonfiction from writers who call these beautiful places home! With a family of over 1,100 contributors hailing from 57 countries—and a constellation of 160,000 readers in 150 countries—we provide the exposure your writing deserves!

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · Aug 15

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · Aug 11

We just accepted some AMAZING poetry, flash fiction, and creative nonfiction from writers who call these beautiful places home! With a family of over 1,100 contributors hailing from 57 countries—and a constellation of 160,000 readers in 150 countries—we provide the exposure your writing deserves!

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · Aug 11

We just accepted some AMAZING poetry, flash fiction, and creative nonfiction from writers who call these beautiful places home! With a family of over 1,100 contributors hailing from 57 countries—and a constellation of 160,000 readers in 150 countries—we provide the exposure your writing deserves!

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · Jul 26

🔥 It’s launch day! Sky Island Journal’s stunning Issue 32 features AMAZING authors and unique perspectives from all around the world. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, curl up, relax, and join us! We are the global literary revolution!

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · Jul 25

Get ready! Our stunning Issue 32 launches on Saturday, July 26th—showcasing the best new poetry, flash fiction, and creative nonfiction from around the world! Always free to read, and always free from advertising, join us where the desert meets the mountains!
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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · Jul 25

Welcome to the Sky Island Journal family! 💪🏽❤️🌄

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · Jul 23

Congratulations to @skyislandjournal contributor Ken Szymanski ( @ec_kenski ) on the release of his beautiful new book, “Summertime Souvenirs.” Our contributors are family, and we couldn’t be more proud of Ken! You can pick up Ken’s new book, here: www.thelocalstore.org/summertime-s...

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · Jul 23

Congratulations to @skyislandjournal contributor Ryan Borchers on the release of his well-reviewed new novel “Rook.” Our contributors are family, and we couldn’t be more proud of Ryan! Check it out here, today!
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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · Jul 21

We just accepted some AMAZING poetry, flash fiction, and creative nonfiction from writers who call these beautiful places home! With a family of over 1,100 contributors hailing from 57 countries—and a constellation of 160,000 readers in 150 countries—we provide the exposure your writing deserves!

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · Jul 17

LFG!!! 🔥🔥 Much love Chillsubs ! We’re grateful to be in such stellar company. 💪🏽❤️

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Sky Island Journal @skyislandjournal.bsky.social · Jul 11

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