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Strange. Surreal. Shocking. Beautiful.

APEX MAGAZINE

Strange. Surreal. Shocking. Beautiful.

Latest news and updates from Apex Magazine

ByLesley Conner

Unpublished Author Submissions Call

What does the unpublished authors submission period mean for regular submissions? We will close to regular submissions during August and September. If, after going through all of the submissions we currently have and those we receive during the unpublished authors…

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Snap Judgment Episode 11

Apex Magazine is excited to present SNAP JUDGMENT Episode 11 of our rapid-fire, live-streaming critique series. Every quarter, industry professionals Lesley Conner, Rebecca E Treasure, and a special guest offer live feedback on the first pages of anonymous submissions, which are read aloud by our host and narrator.

ByRebecca E. Treasure

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Apex in July 2024

2024 is halfway gone already. Whether you're heading into the brightest or darkest part of the year, we're glad you're sharing some time with Apex. We have big news and a lot going on in the next month - read on!

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Apex announces novella imprint Violet Lichen Books

Apex Book Company is delighted to announce the launch of a new imprint, Violet Lichen Books, to be headed by Editor-in-Chief Marissa van Uden. Violet Lichen Books aims to publish unique novella-length horror and dark fiction, focusing especially on New Weird, Weird, folk horror, eco-horror, and eco-science-fiction.

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Apex in June 2024

Summer is coming, and because we’re at Apex, it approaches with all the disarmingly bright and lovely charm of Midsommar. We’ve got some good stuff in store for you this June and can’t wait to share!

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Apex in May 2024

Sometimes the real world gets a little too real. Fiction and community can provide comfort, escape, hope, and joy in difficult times. As we move towards the middle of the year, we are grateful that Apex Magazine is part of your journey.

ByLesley Conner

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Some Big Changes to our Submissions Process

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to either me or Rebecca E. Treasure. This is very new to us and it may take some tinkering to work out all the bugs.

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Big Changes for April

We are changing our tagline from Strange, Surreal, Shocking, and Beautiful to the more succinct Get Weirder Faster, as spoken by the brilliant Nick Mamatas on Episode #7 of our Snap Judgment series.

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Apex in April 2024

April is coming and with it, the changing seasons. In the north, spring is here and we're leaning into the sun, while the south of our planet is descending quietly into darkness. Whether you're coming into the dark or out of it, Apex is your companion in the shadows.