In this edition of Inside the Den, we’re highlighting Alex Wollinka, one of our fiction, flash fiction, and creative nonfiction readers. For the past two years, Alex has been a steady and insightful presence on the Black Fox editorial team….
Train Your Pet Words by Noelle Sterne
I was elated when I received an acceptance for my short story “Casey.” But seeing the critique that followed, I was horrified to learn this story housed an entire menagerie of unwanted editorial pets—words, phrases, and grammatical constructions. Pets can…
Inside the Den: Liana Johnson
In this edition of Inside the Den, we’re featuring Liana Johnson, a dedicated member of our fiction team who recently marked her second year reading submissions for Black Fox. Whether she’s diving into full-length stories or bite-sized flash fiction, Liana…
Unwinding the Threads of Reality: Trauma and Identity in And Then She Fell by Alexis Andrade
In And Then She Fell: A Novel, Alicia Elliott explores the complexities of identity, motherhood, and intergenerational trauma through a dreamlike narrative—often occupying the space between the physical and spiritual world. Set in Toronto, Ontario, Alice, a young Indigenous woman grapples with what seems to be postpartum depression, cultural dislocation, and the inheritance of familial grief. As much…
Inside the Den: Lillian Morton
For this edition of Inside the Den, we’re shining the spotlight on Lillian Morton, who recently celebrated two years as a poetry reader with Black Fox. In that time, she’s become an essential part of our team—not only bringing her…
Inside the Den: Alexander Lazarus Wolff
For this edition of Inside the Den, we’re pleased to introduce Alexander Lazarus Wolff, a poetry reader who has been volunteering with Black Fox Literary Magazine for the past two years. A gifted poet in his own right, Alexander brings…
The Adventures Found in Composing Haiku by James Fox
Many writers today present haiku as free verse, covering a myriad of subjects. Although many readers, myself included, enjoy modern haiku verses, I feel there is greater gentleness and artistic challenge when composing haiku using a traditional format. Choosing to…
Inside the Den: Rachel Gonzalez
Since July 2023, prose reader Rachel Gonzalez has brought her thoughtful eye and passion for storytelling to the Black Fox submissions queue. Whether she’s championing fresh voices or noting the quiet power in a well-crafted scene, Rachel approaches each piece…
Inside the Den: H. Rae Monk
At Black Fox Literary Magazine, our team is the heartbeat behind every issue—from the first story in the slush pile to the final selections on the page. In our new series, Inside the Den, we’re inviting readers behind the scenes…
Kadupul Flower: Kimberly Vargas Agnese on Poetry, Poverty, and Environmental Justice
Kadupul Flower by poet Kimberly Vargas Agnese will be released in October 2025, published by Green Writers Press. Agnese is an accomplished Chicana poet whose work has been featured in publications such as Anacua Literary Arts Journal, The Seventh Wave,…
Pocketful of Words by Pamela S. Nolf
“Have you a few moments?” my mom asked on the phone. “Sure, what’s up?” “My phone is telling me ‘nearby device scanning.’ Is that something I should be worried about?” “Probably, let me do some research online. Hmm, you need…
Results of Our Fragments of Time Prize (Fall 2024)!
Attention, everyone! The results are here for our Fall Prize with theme, Fragments of Time! The Black Fox team was so happy to read all your incredible submissions. It takes a lot of guts to send your work out for…