We are pleased to announce our 2023 Pushcart Prize nominees.

• Mango Pickle In Summer, a short story by Swetha Amit
• The Folding Gardens of Eden, a short story by Elizabeth Collis
• Io: A Love Poem, a poem by Michelle Cristiani
• here (c. 1911), a short story by Beth Kanter
• Benediction, a poem by Townie Page
• Your Name is on the Mortgage, But You Ring the Doorbell, a short story by Tiffany Porter

Each of the nominated works captures that complexity that we love. Please enjoy and share with other lovers of literature!

Support Tangled Locks Journal on Giving Tuesday and Beyond!

We are incredibly fortunate to have received so many exceptional submissions in 2023. The growth and success of Tangled Locks Journal would not be possible without the unwavering support of our dedicated writers, avid readers, and generous supporters like you.

This Giving Tuesday, please consider supporting Tangled Locks Journal by making a contribution. Your donation, whether it’s on Giving Tuesday or any other day, will play a crucial role in sustaining our efforts to showcase and promote talented writers from all walks of life.

We accept both one time gifts and monthly donations. Your generous contribution will help us continue to provide a platform for talented writers and ensure that the magic of storytelling thrives.

We are deeply grateful for your support and for being an invaluable part of the Tangled Locks Journal community. Together, let’s keep the love for literature alive and inspire the next generation of writers. Thank you!

Stay tuned for more captivating stories and poems from our talented writers!