About the Mag
Rejected Lit Magazine is a literary journal dedicated to celebrating the ongoing cycle of failure and rejection integral to crafting poetry. Send us your best; prepare for the worst; we'll see you somewhere in between.
About the Editors
Emily Clarke is a Cahuilla Native American writer, student, bead artist, activist, cordage instructor, and traditional Bird Dancer. Emily’s work has been featured in journals such as News from Native California, Pipe Wrench Magazine, On Loan from the Cosmos, and others. Emily has received the UC Riverside Chancellor’s Award for Poetry, a 2022 Pushcart Prize nomination, and a nomination for “Best of the Net.” In 2021, her creative essay, “Language of Loss,” was included on CLMP’s Native American Heritage Month Reading List. In her free time, Emily runs a small business, performs her work at various events, and co-edits her literary journal, Rejected Lit Mag. You can read more of Emily’s work at www.cahuillawoman.com and keep up with current events on her Instagram page, @cahuillawoman. |
Ian Powell-Palm is a writer, poet, and musician currently living in Belgrade, Montana. His work has been featured in journals such as Chiron Review, American Poetry Journal, Eunoia Review, Poetica Review, Down In The Dirt Magazine, and others. His poetic interests lie at the intersection of family, sexuality, identity, and trauma. You can keep up with Ian's life by following @ipowellp on Instagram. |