Highlights

The Argyle presents…

The Mind-Kitchen

A Virtual CNF (Micro)Chap by Basil Rosa

Author and essay writer, Basil Rosa, offers three remarkable CNF pieces that get to the heart of reality, while simultaneously testing the boundaries of our perceptions and understanding of it.

It’s like dirty realism at its best with a microdose chaser.

This mini-chap will vanish into the ether upon publication of The Argyle’s third issue in May 2024. Read NOW before it disappears.

Karina Bush

Artist Spotlight

Karina Bush is an Irish writer and artist who lives in Italy. She is the author of five books with the most recent being the controversial novella FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION SLUT. Karina’s work has also been featured by Tangerine Press, the LA Review of Books, Akashic Books, Fugitives & Futurists, the International Poetry Studies Institute, etc. She is also CEO of DeepSNAKES, the world’s only AI literary platform. Visit: karinabush.com for more.  

Argyle patter over colorful cityscape (Damon Lam on Unsplash)

Note from the EIC

The Argyle is back BIGGER and better than ever (if I can say that, this only being our second issue). The March’s offering is markedly different with more poetry, short fiction, CNF, and digital art, and I couldn’t be more thrilled.

Conscious of the fact that we are a bi-monthly magazine, I have opted to offer more content instead of tasking a handful of poems, stories, essays, and pics to keep readers entertained for too long over a stretch of time. But, that is only one of the changes readers will see in Issue #2 and going forward.

The Argyle now accepts submissions via Submittable instead of email. We are also not limiting ourselves—or readers—to one (micro)chap per issue. Inspiration hits when it hits. We have also added three additional pages to celebrate our contributors (“Contributors”), promote their work and accomplishments (“Spotlight”), and archive past issues (“Archive”).

Thank you to everyone who made our inaugural issue so successful. We reached close to 3,000 readers in 70 countries. Truly amazing and humbling. We don’t aim to start disappointing you now.

Sincerely,

David Estringel, Editor-in-Chief

The Argyle Literary Magazine

Check out our “Blood” Donors

March’s themed page “Blood” brings you the sickest in poetry, fiction, CNF, and digital art…Oh, what a pretty mess.

Blood+Honey Press

Groovy chaps by groovy writers for groovy people.

Blood+Honey Press is a micro-press and the publishing arm of The Argyle Literary Magazine. We aim to publish original and genre-defining chapbooks of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction from contemporary authors. Much like The Argyle, we don’t prescribe to any particular idea of genre but celebrate the many layers that exist therein.

While Blood+Honey Press will work in tandem with The Argyle to publish content from its selected authors, it is also an independent micro-press that will eventually solicit and accept manuscript submissions directly from potential contributors.

We’ll hit the ground running in May 2024 with our first offering from International Beat Poet Laureate, Michael D. Amitin.

Catch us on Twitter, Instagram, and Threads.

Theme 02: The Ultimate B-52s Playlist

Submission Call for the May ‘24 Issue

“Theme 02: The Ultimate B-52s Playlist” submissions for poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and digital art are currently being accepted for the May 2024 issue’s “Theme” page. Themed submissions close May 10, 2024 @ 11:59 PM CST.

Coming Soon!

Coming Soon!

Shadow Morphine Dress by Michael D. Amitin

Blood+Honey Press, the publishing arm of The Argyle Literary Magazine, will be publishing its first micro-chap Shadow Morphine Dress by International Beat Poet Laureate, Michael D. Amitin.

Shadow Morphine Dress was The Argyle’s initial virtual micro-chap and, since the beginning, was destined to end up in print. It will be Blood+Honey Press’ first offering and was actually the glue that cemented the idea for the press.

Publication is set for April 2024 with copies available for purchase via The Argyle’s website.

Visit The Argyle and watch our social media feeds for more information on Shadow Morphine Dress and other upcoming titles as they become available.

Volunteer Editors Needed!!!

Poetry

Fiction

Nonfiction

Digital Art

Interested in editing for The Argyle? Email EIC David Estringel at david.estringel@theargylelitmag.com with your 1) editing interests, 2) resume with relevant experience and contact information, and 3) a quick blurb about why you want to become a volunteer editor at The Argyle. Qualified prospects will be contacted for an interview.

Don't miss out!!!

Don't miss out!!!

January 2024 Cover Art

Missed the January 2024 inaugural issue of The Argyle? No worries. Check out “Archives” and catch up!!!

Issue #3 of The Argyle drops 5/15 @ 6 PM CST!!!

General submissions for poetry, fiction, and (micro)chaps are CLOSED, but CNF, digital art, and theme page submissions are OPEN thru 5/10/24 via Submittable!