Away from the harshness of daylight, promises are made, bodies come together, words are spoken that can never be taken back -- and the creative process thrives.

Debuted in 2005, moonShine review is more than a journal of prose and photography. It is about what speaks to you in the moonlight and it is about the shadows cast in mind and memory.

moonShine review Submission Guidelines

NOTE: These submission guidelines have been updated as of November, 2007. Please review the prose guidelines carefully!

Anne Hicks, editor of moonShine review, at a release party.

moonShine review publishes short fiction, flash fiction, and creative non-fiction. We publish work from anywhere, but preference is given to artists from Charlotte, NC, and the Southeast.

Our goal is to bring about understanding through art and writing by providing a venue for unique voices. We are interested in work that conveys an honest and individual perspective.

We work on one issue at a time, and read submissions ONLY after the deadlines in the Spring and Fall. Deadlines are March 1st and September 1st of each year. (Submissions accepted year round.)

Acceptances will be notified by email (preferred method) or via an SASE. Submissions will not be returned unless requested and SASE with proper postage is provided.

All submissions should be mailed to:

THRIFT Press
Attn: Editor Anne Hicks
P.O. Box 5424
Charlotte, North Carolina 28299

Email questions to moonshineeditor@thriftpoeticarts.com. Due to the volume of submissions, moonShine does not accept email submissions.

PROSE
moonShine review publishes works of all themes. You may submit up to 4 pieces at one time. Submissions should not exceed 3,500 words in length (2,500 or less preferred, no minimum). Please double space and indent the first line of every paragraph. DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON THE STORY ITSELF. Include a COVER PAGE with your bio and contact information, including your name, phone number, email, mailing address, and story title(s). Please ALSO include the story title on every page of the piece.

PHOTOGRAPHY
moonShine review will feature on the cover and interior Black & White Photography by one artist each issue. To be considered, email low resolution samples in .jpg format to Anne Hicks at moonshineeditor@thriftpoeticarts.com along with contact information (name, phone, mailing address, email). Please include a bio with your submission.

Payment is one complimentary copy of the issue.