Greetings,

The new issue of Gemini Magazine is now online featuring the winners of our 13th annual Short Story Contest. The winners are:

First Place ($1,000):

P. Jo Anne Burgh "The Women in the Club"

Second Place ($100):
Paul B. Cohen "A Gap in the Fence of Time"

Honorable Mention ($25):
Michael Golder "Death by Almond Butter"
Carol M. Quinn "Hypotheticals"
James Mathews "The List"

Several Notable Stories are listed on our Short Story archives page. Though not published, they made a positive impression on us and we wish to recognize them.

Also in this issue: "Waiting Is the Worst Part," a memoir by Judy Lunsford about her "hero" dog finding a cancerous lump in her breast, enabling her to get early treatment, and "Nutrition Facts," a poem from Hannah Mae Karau in a unique format about a high-achieving schoolgirl in crisis.

From the archives: "Gentle (Calling Your Name)," winner of our 2016 Poetry Open by Nandi Comer, and "This Ruin, This Smoking Ruin," a poem in which Travis Stephens leaves little doubt about his feelings for a former love.

Coming later this month--our 13th annual Poetry Open, offering a $1,000 prize and publication. Details will be posted on the Gemini site and everyone on our contact list will be notified via email.

General submissions remain open year round. We DO NOT charge a fee for general submissions, and we have no rules.

Best,
David Bright, Editor