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We’re an award-winning literary journal housed at the University of Louisville and powered by a love of genre-bending literature.

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Tell It Again: My Favorite Retelling-“House of Leaves” as Daedalus’ Labyrinth - Miracle Monocle Welcome to "Tell It Again." In this series, we're reviewing our favorite retellings of myths and legends as we prepare for the publication of our next

Check out the first article in our new series, “Tell It Again,” written by our very own senior editor, Depp Alexander.

Link: miraclemonocle.com/tell-it-agai...

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Q&A with Micro-Anthology Contributors - Miracle Monocle Miracle Monocle has released the fifth installment in our micro-anthology series, A Little Sugar in the Tank. The book represents the first collaboration

With our launch event just around the corner, we’re excited to share this interview with T.S. Leonard about A Little Sugar in the Tank: miraclemonocle.com/qa-with-micr...

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Q&A with Micro-Anthology Contributors - Miracle Monocle Miracle Monocle has released the fifth installment in our micro-anthology series, A Little Sugar in the Tank. The book represents the first collaboration

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02.03.2026 20:38 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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In the lead up to our launch party on Thursday, we’re running interviews with many of the contributors to A LITTLE SUGAR IN THE TANK. Be sure to catch this one with Cassandra Whitaker!

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We're reading "A Little Sugar in the Tank" all the time, and we're celebrating its release this Thursday, March 5. Join us at 7:00 pm at the Myriad Hotel located at 900 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY, and let's disco together.

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Looking for something innovative to read with your coffee or tea? Look no further than this brilliant work by Maria McLeod.

Check it out in Issue 25 on our website.

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Where better to launch a book as fabulous as A LITTLE SUGAR IN THE TANK than a former disco ball factory?!? Join us next Thursday as we celebrate the book—and local literary community! 🪩

24.02.2026 22:12 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Here's your weekly reminder that submissions are still open for our micro-anthology, "Tales that Survived the Fire." Make sure you get your pieces in before our deadline on March 1st! We can't wait to read them.

23.02.2026 14:11 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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We know spring hasn't even sprung yet, but we're already thinking about summer, especially when reading this nonfiction piece by Zeke Shomler. Go read it in Issue 25 on our website.

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Looking to brighten your day? Check out these beautiful pieces by Cat DM in Issue 25 on our website. ✨

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Big News! Submissions are now open for our next micro anthology, "Tales that Survived the Fire." Learn more at the link below, and we can't wait to see your pieces.

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Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and there's no better way to celebrate love than our annual romance-themed open-mic. Send a card to your Valentine and invite them to the fun this Thursday, February 12, at 5:00 pm in the University Writing Center.

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We had a blast yapping about everything reading and writing at the College and Career Fair hosted by the South Central Regional Library today. Pictured below are our winners for our two-sentence story competition and the most beloved classic read in an English class, as voted on by you!

07.02.2026 20:47 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Time for one of our favorite events of the year, the Valentines Day Open Mic! 💘

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Looking for a poem that meets the moment? Read Zachary Kluckman’s “Ghost Diaspora” in Issue 25: miraclemonocle.com/articles/gho...

21.01.2026 21:43 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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It is damp in Paris (excerpts) - Miracle Monocle It is damp in Parisand all feeling has left meno sadness or depressionnor capricious joy justa body tucked into darksleep inside high curtainedwindows

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If you’ve got a hankering for a dose of EXP POE, visit with Kathy Lou Schultz in Issue 25 of MM!

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Visit with the work of Dan Alter in our latest issue! MiracleMonocle.com

05.01.2026 23:39 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Psssst! We’re open across five categories on Submittable. Catch us while you can!

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Have you ever been asked to perform a task at work that asked you to cross an uncomfortable ethical line? Visit with David Gavin’s “Grand Canal Quay” to find out what happens when this scenario intersects with animal care in Issue 25. MiracleMonocle.com

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Have you ever tried to catch a frog? Delve into the ethical nuance of the feat with Tabitha Chilton in Issue 25! MiracleMonocle.com #litmag #frogcore

10.12.2025 12:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Visit Issue 25 to read DISCARDED SERMON SEVEN from Benjamin Bellas, our Editors’ Choice for Verse. #litmag #experimental

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Really liked the poem 'Terminal Felicity' by @cubistoctopus.bsky.social in the latest @miraclemonocle.bsky.social ...

"She whispers like the wind once whispered: / In the end, / you are the end— / the lisp before the longest dusk..."

04.12.2025 15:14 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

Though I’ve yet to visit, Louisville’s always been good to me & my work. Deep thanks to @miraclemonocle.bsky.social for publishing three poems from my forthcoming collection (PYRRHIC SYMPHONY out 9/1/26 from @univnebpress.bsky.social )! Check them out via the link below.

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We love our new cover so much, we decided to turn it into a sticker! Get yours for free at the Writer’s Harvest event at Jubilee Field on Saturday!

04.12.2025 14:28 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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[Is it just one accident strung] - Miracle Monocle Is it just one accident strung to another, body flung from courtsideledge, knees shredded. Body half butterfly three quarters gravel.Flipped downhill

So pleased to have two shadow sonnets in the new issue of @miraclemonocle.bsky.social miraclemonocle.com/articles/is-...

02.12.2025 03:28 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Welcome to Miracle Monocle - Miracle Monocle

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01.12.2025 13:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We’re thrilled to announce the release of Issue 25 of Miracle Monocle—the first issue to launch on our beautiful new website! Enjoy it (for free!) on your phone or desktop! 🧡

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We are excited to invite y’all to a one-of-a-kind celebration of community and art-making at a beautiful new venue!

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It’s warm and cozy at the Red Barn! Come and see us for the Small Press and Arts Fair today until 1 pm. We’ve got new stickers to give away!

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