In this edition of Inside the Den, we’re pleased to feature Roa’a Eid, who joined Black Fox as a poetry reader at the start of 2026. Though new to the team, Roa’a brings a deeply thoughtful and inquisitive approach to…
Obituaries for the Living: On Ryan Habermeyer’s Necronauts
Reviewed by Ben Cooper From unthinkable expanse to knowable frontier, from a land of vagabonds and unruly misfits to a place people have learned to call home, the American West has always been a place of misunderstanding and wild fantasy….
Inside the Den: Raiya Shaw
In this edition of Inside the Den, we’re featuring Raiya Shaw, who joined Black Fox as a poetry reader in November 2024. A writer and editor deeply engaged in the literary community, Raiya brings a vibrant, thoughtful perspective to the…
Inside the Den: Kimberly Potthast
In this edition of Inside the Den, we’re featuring Kimberly Potthast, who has been reading fiction and flash fiction submissions for Black Fox for just over a year. With a background in literary journals and an MFA in creative writing,…
Inside the Den: Cassandra Brown
In this edition of Inside the Den, we’re pleased to spotlight Cassandra Brown, who joined the Black Fox team in May 2024. An avid reader, poet, and literary scholar, Cassandra brings both creative sensitivity and analytical precision to the submissions…
Results of Our Feast Prize (Summer 2025)!
We hope it was worth the wait! The results are in for our 2025 Summer Fox Tales Prize with theme, Feast! We were hoping to read submissions that would make us hungry and submitters didn’t disappoint! We were in complete…
2025 Pushcart Nominations
It’s hard to believe that it’s time for another round of Pushcart nominations! As always, narrowing this list down to six continues to be a challenge for us. We are proud of every single contributor, however, we can only select…
Inside the Den: Sara Sanguinetti
In this edition of Inside the Den, we’re excited to introduce Sara Sanguinetti, who joined the Black Fox team in early 2024. In just a short time, Sara has become a trusted and consistent presence behind the scenes. With a…
Dialogue for All by Katherine Koller
I began writing for radio drama, so for me, dialogue is everything. Music, sound effects, and silence also contribute to audio plays, but the main ingredient is dialogue. When I read fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, I’m attracted by the dialogue…
Agent Alchemy Feedback Program with Literary Agent Leah Pierre is Back!
Black Fox Literary Magazine’s literary agent feedback program, Agent Alchemy, is back! Every novelist faces hurdles when shaping their manuscripts or on their road to representation. Who better to offer you craft-based insight on your pages than a literary agent? Black Fox…
Inside the Den: Alex Wollinka
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….
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…