Category Archives: Literary Happenings

Review of Derek Palacio’s New Book

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Kelsie Hahn

Patrick Trotti has some nice things to say over at Heavy Feather Review about How to Shake the Other Man, a new book by Derek Palacio. Derek was the winner of the Puerto del Sol Short Fiction Contest last year, … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Twist Endings

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Kelsie Hahn

A nice little essay over at Flashfiction.net by Randall Brown on why twist endings aren’t as popular in contemporary fiction – not a super new post, but new to me. Good advice to follow, and relates to a lot of … Continue reading →

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Puerto del Sol – now coming at you electronically!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Kelsie Hahn

Puerto del Sol is now available as a PDF from Weightless Books! Perfect for reading our latest issue on your eReader, phone, tablet, or other fancy gadget. Check it out below, and pick up some fantastic new prose and poetry … Continue reading →

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Content and Form – Check this Interview with Ryan Ridge

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Kelsie Hahn

I’ve been thinking more about content and form in my own writing, so I enjoyed seeing this interview over at Monkeybicycle with Ryan Ridge, the author of the book box I reviewed last summer, Hey, it’s America. Interview here: http://monkeybicycle.net/52-weeks-52-interviews-week-12-ryan-ridge/ … Continue reading →

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See us in Boston, Get Sweet Deals

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Kelsie Hahn

We will be offering several specials at our table at AWP – stop by tables N9 and N10 to chat and check out the latest issue, 48.1. Individual Issues will be $5 (50% off!) while supplies last! A 1-year Subscription … Continue reading →

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Submit to Submission

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Kelsie Hahn

NMSU alum Joseph Scapellato is hitting all the good points over at the Gulf Coast blog – be brave, submit. Be smart, read the submission guidelines. Perhaps over at our fiction and poetry contests? Share

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Said is Undead

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Kelsie Hahn

Checking out this “Said is not Dead” blog post from John Warner. I’ve been seeing this discussion about “Said is Dead” flaring up on my Facebook, and had a talk about it in the fiction workshop I taught last semester. … Continue reading →

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Puerto del Sol announces 2012 Pushcart Nominations

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Rob Mills

Poetry- 47.1 Anis Shivani, “Garcia Lorca in Houston” Daniel Borzutzky, “Non-Essential Personnel” 47.2 Nayelly Barrios, “From Magdalen’s Port; 1950s” Prose- 47.1 Katie Jean Shinkle, “A Labor of Love” Ken Weaver, “Infinity Juice” 47.2 Peter Trachtenberg, “The Finish of All Things” … Continue reading →

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2013 Fiction and Poetry Contests Officially Open

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Kelsie Hahn

We’ve had a few questions regarding our 2013 Fiction and Poetry Contests. Yes, they’re open, and yes, submit now! We’re looking to recognize the latest in fantastic fiction and poetry, so pick your strongest stuff and send it our way. … Continue reading →

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Puerto Contributor News: Katie Jean Shinkle’s “As Close to Smiling As You Can Get” Available Now

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Kelsie Hahn

Katie Jean Shinkle, whose work is featured in our 47.1 issue, has just released her new chapbook “As Close to Smiling As You Can Get” with Cupboard Press. The publisher provides this synopsis: Dina and Darlene Tunnel are conjoined twins. … Continue reading →

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