The world feels lost right now. But there’s one thing that I think everyone believes in (at least a little bit): Magic. It’s not always super-natural. Magic can have a mystical, out-of-the ordinary feeling. You ever sit still in a moment and say, “wow, this is special”? We believe that magic can be found in …
I didn’t know what to expect when I started this magazine in 2018. A few folks called me crazy. Historically, we know that creatives have always sought community, and From Whispers to Roars embodies that sentiment. Thank you for continuing to grow with us. This issue of The Climax feels more human than I could …
Ya’ll love these themed issues, and WE ARE HERE FOR IT. Thank you to all of the amazing and talented folks who submitted their work to our second installment of Monster Summer. If you enjoy themed issues, be on the lookout for what we have planned for next year! As always, thank you for being …
We are honored and thrilled to share the work of 23 talented writers and artists in this issue of From Whispers to Roars. So far, 2024 has been a period of strong and sustained growth for our community. Our resources are flourishing, with new content being published each week. Our indie literary magazine is receiving …
Friends, We are excited to share the work of 27 amazing artists and writers in our first issue of 2024, Tortured Artists. We think this issue will resonate with you, and may, perhaps, inspired you to create. Thank you to all of the amazing people who submitted their work. We are humbled by your trust. …
Welcome to Volume 5. It’s been a while. We miss you all! We’re excited to celebrate and share the work of nine talented individuals. These pieces left us ruminating for days, and we hope they leave you with a similar sense of both contemplation and calm. Enjoy this one! R. R. Noall To the One …
Enjoy the final issue of Quarantine Tales! Living Locally by Erich von Hungen From it, we learned so much, so much. How to do without. How to wait for frozen fish to thaw. How to cook it with dill or tarragon. How to plate it and carry it to our own table. How to do …
Viral Spike by Clif Mason She was just about to leave the building for the day when a giant viral fan came on & sucked all the gladness right out the vents. The lights became dim & her temperature rose hard & fast. Maintaining social distancing, everyone sat down …
Viral Belies by David Walsh Piano sonata sings from the family room. Woodpecker raps for food in the back woods. Train rings on rails across the valley. Neighbor’s television garbles a game show. Thunder rattles through the shingles overhead while rain taps on the bedroom window. Garbage truck rumbles along the pavement, stops to crush …
Masquerade Queries by Marilyn Woods What’s behind your mask? I ask Do you hide, reveal just how you might feel Leer or sneer fallen tear Sideways grin hair on chin? What’s behind your mask? I ask What lurks there behind the voice of your mind Curl of lip muttered …
Welcome to Quarantine Tales. This series shares the amazing work all of you are creating during this unprecedented time in history. Social distancing and quarantine have brought up a lot – share your art, photography, poems, and short stories with us. Quarantine Tales Week 4 COVID Stories by Julia Justo Find more on Julia’s website …
We recognize that this time has impacted so many people, industries, and families. On the plus side, we’re so happy you’re all taking this time to create – we’re honored to publish these works. Quarantine Tales Week 3 Stan – Shelter-in-place by Harvey Castro Find more from Harvey on their website and Instagram The Wind …
Welcome to Quarantine Tales, Week 2. Quarantine Tales Week 2 Quarantine Scene by Lily Wolf i’m learning a lot about myself in isolation. that i’m not as opposed to Budweiser or guns as i was three weeks ago. that coconut oil tastes better after a series of intense dreams. that crises no longer make me …
Welcome to Quarantine Tales. Here, for work submitting in the first week, you’ll find poetry, art, photography, fiction, and nonfiction around topics that related to quarantine and social distancing. Thank you for supporting these amazing writers. R. R. Noall Enemy, by Peter Galligan What is killing us is invisible, It is no virus, no specific …
Welcome to The Climax! From Whispers to Roars is thrilled to be printing and publishing issues again! We want to thank you for the overwhelming response to our call for submissions and for continuing to support an indie literary magazine. This issue contains work from 13 talented writers and artists. Additionally, we have included an …
Welcome to Volume 4 Issue 1 of From Whispers to Roars. We are thrilled to be going into our 4th year with such an amazing collection of work. Sit back and enjoy it – all of our contributors truly sent us their best work! 5% of submission fees from this issue were donated to Leave …
With the goal of celebrating nature in the wake of the worst wildfire season that Colorado and the Western US has ever seen, we opened submissions for a special issue, Wildfire. I am proud to say that because of you, we’ve donated 140 trees to One Tree Planted, an amazing nonprofit. As always, thank you …
Welcome to Monster Summer. We don’t do many themed issues here at From Whispers to Roars, but like 2020 has demanded, new adventures are necessary. This issue is a good one. Creepy and fascinating. Captivating and intriguing. Thank you for all of your amazing contributions! Photography/Art Winner Rhyolite Ghosts – Bike by Jeremiah Gilbert Poetry …
Note from the Editor The world feels as though it’s gone mad. Ironically, this makes this issue, and our mission, even more vital. As a magazine, we’re dedicated to providing a platform to indie writers, poets, artists, and photographers. When everything else is in turmoil. When we fear an invisible virus. When we aim to …
To Submitters & Readers, The quality of work we continue to receive for review is outstanding. We feel lucky to review it, humbled to compile it, and proud to share it with the world. Thank you for your continued support of From Whispers to Roars. What started as a passion project is now so much …
A Letter from The Editor The Climax, our third publication of the year, marks the end of our first year in existence. In the last year, I have been incredibly humbled by this community, and am forever thankful for all of our contributors, readers, and everyone who calls themselves a fan of From Whispers to …
A Letter from The Editor Once again, the From Whispers to Roars community has stunned us. With over 350 submissions to Issue 2, we are forever thankful for your trust and the chance to read and view your creative work. As a publication, we know that we have a great responsibility. We aim …
A Letter from The Editor Over the last few months, we have heard you roar. The From Whispers to Roars community has grown at an amazing rate, welcoming creative ventures, encouraging artistic opinions and expression, and providing a forum for writers and artists to share their work. In January of 2018, this was …
