I’ve recently discovered a very cool new literary magazine, the Kartika Review, by Asian American writers. The quality is excellent; I particularly loved one story in their first issue, “A Christmas of Her Own,” by Geri Lipschultz Wong.
So they are pretty new and they are actively seeking submissions by Asian American writers. Please forward this info to all the talented AA writers YOU know. And if that’s what you are, submit something yourself!!
Also, the editors have a really fascinating blog that reveals a lot of behind-the-slush-pile look at the publishing end of things. Check it out.
May 20, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Thank you Susan, for the shout out!
May 21, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Great!… hope Asian-Canadians also qualify.
May 21, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Yes they do–anyone in (or writing about) the Asian diaspora.
June 13, 2008 at 12:01 pm
This looks great…
Wondering if they take West Asians. Most East Asians look at me in shock when I claim to be Asian. Nobody wants to count Arabs in Southwest Asia as Asians. Oh well… (My father was born in Asia, his ancestors have been there since the beginning of civilization, and I am a citizen of his natal country. But still, nobody would count me as Asian…)
June 16, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Leila: you are not the first person to ask this question and we have told other writers of Arab descent that yes, they are welcome to contribute to Kartika Review.
December 31, 2008 at 12:15 pm
In fact Leila, we’ve published many pieces from writers of Arab descent!