July was another very active month.

First, the inaugural issue of Fear in Dust was published (Summer 2026, ghosts). Thanks to all who sent in work to be considered. A limited number of print issues are available for purchase from the Fear in Dust Online Store.

David has  been working steadily on continuing to write and pursue publications and began attending local poetry open mics this month. David plans to be a regular participant at the weekly Poetry Cauldron at Kafe Kerouac and the monthly The Other Open Mic at Clintonville Books. Please check them out if you are in the area.

This month's reading focused on shorter or novella sized offerings - all of which are recommended.

• "Mapping the Interior", by Stephen Graham Jones
• "The Ballad of Black Tom", by Victor LaValle
• "Rootfingers", by S. Allessandro Martinez
• "Wicked Offerings", by Kyle Rolinatis

Finally, David was fortunate enough to have additional pieces accepted for publication, with some going live this month as noted below.

July Publications:

• "Left to Our Own Devices", Bewildering Stories, Issue 1147
• "Unhinged", Parcham Magazine, June 2026 Poetry issue
• "We teach children...", Three Line Poetry, Issue 60

Stay tuned for updates!