Hello again, MockingHeart friends!

Isn’t it wild that Fall is almost here? As our hemisphere slowly turns toward the year’s end, we like to keep in mind that September is an important month–because this month marks MHR‘s eighth birthday! We’re beyond pleased to be in the world as a journal of poetry and art. I wanted to let you know that we’re so very grateful to you, our readers and our past, present, and future contributors, for helping make this fantastic journey possible! We look forward to bringing you more excellent issues in the years to come–and please remember that our Fall 2023 issue will be published on October 1st. We can’t wait!

If you’re in the mood to celebrate with us, take a look through our blog, Beats, to revisit some of the wonderful moments we’ve shared with writers and artists including you! Also, have a look through our previous issues, if you have the time–they’re all available absolutely free! The stellar work of MHR‘s past continues to inform the shape of our future.

Have a relaxing week, MHR friends, and thank you again for your excellent work in the world.

Cheers,

Tyler Robert Sheldon, Editor-in-Chief