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They’re here! Our physical #books have come in the mail, and I’m almost ready to send them out! If you want a copy, head on over to our website to purchase one (or a few!) Thanks so much to those that already did. 💕

#literarymagazine #litmag #writing

They’re here! Our physical #books have come in the mail, and I’m almost ready to send them out! If you want a copy, head on over to our website to purchase one (or a few!) Thanks so much to those that already did. 💕

#literarymagazine #litmag #writing

The digital archive of our first issue is officially up! Visit our website to see a full virtual copy of our book, available for all to see. 💙💜

Also, if all goes well, our physical books will be shipping out within the next three days! Thank you for your patience on that front. 💕

#literarymagazine #litmag #literature
#prose #poetry #writing

The digital archive of our first issue is officially up! Visit our website to see a full virtual copy of our book, available for all to see. 💙💜

Also, if all goes well, our physical books will be shipping out within the next three days! Thank you for your patience on that front. 💕

#literarymagazine #litmag #literature
#prose #poetry #writing

I've recommitted myself to keeping track of my reads and reviewing them, so here's what I thought of a couple of books I finished recently. If you'd like to be my reading buddy and hear more of my thoughts, you find my Goodreads account here: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/169338699-abigail-mandlin

I've recommitted myself to keeping track of my reads and reviewing them, so here's what I thought of a couple of books I finished recently. If you'd like to be my reading buddy and hear more of my thoughts, you find my Goodreads account here: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/169338699-abigail-mandlin

We forgot to mention an important detail! Access to the digital version of our #literarymagazine will be FREE. Only the optional physical book is purchasable.

All accepted pieces from our first issue will be available to read on our website starting September 2, under the "digital archive" tab. Thanks very much!

#poetry #prose #writing #literature

We forgot to mention an important detail! Access to the digital version of our #literarymagazine will be FREE. Only the optional physical book is purchasable.

All accepted pieces from our first issue will be available to read on our website starting September 2, under the "digital archive" tab. Thanks very much!

#poetry #prose #writing #literature

It's a #coverreveal! Our first issue is finally formatted to our liking and sent to the printer. That means you can officially preorder it too!

We have a limited amount of #books to test the waters, so if you really want one, you should put in your order soon. The book itself is 5.5x8.5", on satin-type paper. More details can be found on our website.

Cover #art is by Argentinian illustrator Damian Modena. Initial design composition and graphic detailing was provided by me.

#literarymagazine #litmag #poetry #prose #writing #literature

It's a #coverreveal! Our first issue is finally formatted to our liking and sent to the printer. That means you can officially preorder it too!

We have a limited amount of #books to test the waters, so if you really want one, you should put in your order soon. The book itself is 5.5x8.5", on satin-type paper. More details can be found on our website.

Cover #art is by Argentinian illustrator Damian Modena. Initial design composition and graphic detailing was provided by me.

#literarymagazine #litmag #poetry #prose #writing #literature

Out here “touching grass,” as the kids would say. 🏞️☀️

Out here “touching grass,” as the kids would say. 🏞️☀️

What a month July was, huh? 🫠

What a month July was, huh? 🫠

Announcement! Heart on Our Sleeves Press officially has a Discord! The purpose of this server is to let #writers and #writing enthusiasts alike converse, share ideas, and give each other encouragement and inspiration. You don’t need a specific invite to join; simply find the Linktree below our description and click “Discord.” We hope to see you there. 💙💜

Announcement! Heart on Our Sleeves Press officially has a Discord! The purpose of this server is to let #writers and #writing enthusiasts alike converse, share ideas, and give each other encouragement and inspiration. You don’t need a specific invite to join; simply find the Linktree below our description and click “Discord.” We hope to see you there. 💙💜

Our contributing writers have been decided! Thanks to everyone who submitted and will support us going forward. We're excited to finalize the magazine soon and put this exciting art out into the world! #writing #litmag #prose #poetry

Our contributing writers have been decided! Thanks to everyone who submitted and will support us going forward. We're excited to finalize the magazine soon and put this exciting art out into the world! #writing #litmag #prose #poetry

Time to read some submissions!

(Also, if you want, you can get a HoOS cup too! Check out our website for details.)

Time to read some submissions!

(Also, if you want, you can get a HoOS cup too! Check out our website for details.)

It’s summer! Or well, summer in the PNW. So… a little cloudy. And that’s just fine with me!

We’re just starting to sort through our submissions. We’re also close to finalizing our cover art! Very excited to see this project start to come together. Thanks for the patience. 🌤️

It’s summer! Or well, summer in the PNW. So… a little cloudy. And that’s just fine with me!

We’re just starting to sort through our submissions. We’re also close to finalizing our cover art! Very excited to see this project start to come together. Thanks for the patience. 🌤️

What it says there. 😭 Feel terrible, but hopefully I’ll be back in fighting shape soon.

What it says there. 😭 Feel terrible, but hopefully I’ll be back in fighting shape soon.

Today's the LAST DAY to submit for our first issue! Any email we receive after midnight PST will not be counted! Thank you to everyone who has submitted so far! I look forward to reading every single piece. #submissionsopen #literarymagazine #litmag #prose #poetry

Today's the LAST DAY to submit for our first issue! Any email we receive after midnight PST will not be counted! Thank you to everyone who has submitted so far! I look forward to reading every single piece. #submissionsopen #literarymagazine #litmag #prose #poetry

Happy Pride, everyone! If we haven’t made it abundantly clear already, we’re very pro-queer at this journal. The wide spectrum of human expression should be celebrated everywhere—but especially in art!

As a member of the LGBT+ community myself, this is something I (Abby) am extremely passionate about. If this literary magazine makes even one small dent of progress in the world by promoting queer writers’ voices, then I will be beyond pleased. Have a great June!

Happy Pride, everyone! If we haven’t made it abundantly clear already, we’re very pro-queer at this journal. The wide spectrum of human expression should be celebrated everywhere—but especially in art!

As a member of the LGBT+ community myself, this is something I (Abby) am extremely passionate about. If this literary magazine makes even one small dent of progress in the world by promoting queer writers’ voices, then I will be beyond pleased. Have a great June!

These are some #quotes I think about all the time—and I thought they might just help you too! It’s hard to take advice when it comes to #writing; for most writers, the skill is intrinsic. However, it’s nice to know that our trains of thought—the beliefs written on our very souls—is often universal amongst fellow creatives. It can help us to feel less alone.

#literature #authors

These are some #quotes I think about all the time—and I thought they might just help you too! It’s hard to take advice when it comes to #writing; for most writers, the skill is intrinsic. However, it’s nice to know that our trains of thought—the beliefs written on our very souls—is often universal amongst fellow creatives. It can help us to feel less alone.

#literature #authors

Only one! Week!!!! Left!!!!!!

We're so close to FINALLY getting to read all of your amazing #poetry and #prose pieces! Next Sunday is the deadline, and that's when we'll begin the process of picking contributors for our very first issue. If you have some work you're passionate about and feel fits our theme, please submit! All details are available at our website! Feel free to DM us with questions as well.

#literarymagazine #literaryjournal #submissionsopen

Only one! Week!!!! Left!!!!!!

We're so close to FINALLY getting to read all of your amazing #poetry and #prose pieces! Next Sunday is the deadline, and that's when we'll begin the process of picking contributors for our very first issue. If you have some work you're passionate about and feel fits our theme, please submit! All details are available at our website! Feel free to DM us with questions as well.

#literarymagazine #literaryjournal #submissionsopen

Have you ever seen a “platinum brunette”? A “golden brown”? Well, now you have! And it’s all real! This is just how my hair looks in the summer. ☀️

(Forgive my suffering skin! I didn’t want to put a filter on this and dim my natural shine.)

Have you ever seen a “platinum brunette”? A “golden brown”? Well, now you have! And it’s all real! This is just how my hair looks in the summer. ☀️

(Forgive my suffering skin! I didn’t want to put a filter on this and dim my natural shine.)

Or well, sixteen days. But who’s counting? (Me, I’m counting.) It’s June, our deadline month! If you’ve been hesitating on submitting your #poetry or #prose, gather up some courage and send us your piece! Read our guidelines on our website, then submit directly to our email to be considered for our very first issue. It’s just that easy! Can’t wait to read all your amazing work. 🩵#submissions #writing #literature

Or well, sixteen days. But who’s counting? (Me, I’m counting.) It’s June, our deadline month! If you’ve been hesitating on submitting your #poetry or #prose, gather up some courage and send us your piece! Read our guidelines on our website, then submit directly to our email to be considered for our very first issue. It’s just that easy! Can’t wait to read all your amazing work. 🩵#submissions #writing #literature

Did you know? Years ago, I studied abroad in #Japan. It’s potentially my favorite place on earth. I have so much love for the culture, the history, the food—all of it! I even took two years of Japanese language in college! I would love to go back—and to keep up on my Japanese studies, as it’s one of my great passions. #asia #travel

Did you know? Years ago, I studied abroad in #Japan. It’s potentially my favorite place on earth. I have so much love for the culture, the history, the food—all of it! I even took two years of Japanese language in college! I would love to go back—and to keep up on my Japanese studies, as it’s one of my great passions. #asia #travel

Throwback to when I went to Spain and Italy last year~

I’m ready to travel again! But maybe just not during the summer. It was so incredibly hot; it’s much better to go somewhere in fall or winter. Next on my list is… New Zealand, I think. I haven’t made any concrete plans, but that’s the place I want to go to most at the moment. Any other recommendations? The Netherlands would be cool too. #architecture #europe #travel

Throwback to when I went to Spain and Italy last year~

I’m ready to travel again! But maybe just not during the summer. It was so incredibly hot; it’s much better to go somewhere in fall or winter. Next on my list is… New Zealand, I think. I haven’t made any concrete plans, but that’s the place I want to go to most at the moment. Any other recommendations? The Netherlands would be cool too. #architecture #europe #travel

When you get jump-scared by YOUR OWN BOOK out in the wild 😱

When you get jump-scared by YOUR OWN BOOK out in the wild 😱

Rare footage of my cat making air biscuits, then smothering me to death 🥰

(See more of my babies here: @novaandreinacats)

Rare footage of my cat making air biscuits, then smothering me to death 🥰

(See more of my babies here: @novaandreinacats)

Calling all #writers! We’re fast approaching our deadline of June 16th! If you have a #story that you want to get out there that matches our theme, submit it to us at heartonoursleevespress@gmail.com. You can also visit our website for details, submission guidelines, and more! #submissionsopen #prose #poetry #writing

Calling all #writers! We’re fast approaching our deadline of June 16th! If you have a #story that you want to get out there that matches our theme, submit it to us at heartonoursleevespress@gmail.com. You can also visit our website for details, submission guidelines, and more! #submissionsopen #prose #poetry #writing

Fondue? Don’t mind if I do! 😋 I told myself I wouldn’t turn this into a food blog, but… food is art, right? I think so, anyway.

Fondue? Don’t mind if I do! 😋 I told myself I wouldn’t turn this into a food blog, but… food is art, right? I think so, anyway.

Did you know… I wrote a #book? I did. It came out last year… and I’d be thrilled… if you were interested in reading it. 🙈 So here’s my elevator pitch:

When you’re in the midst of depression, there’s only one obvious goal: Get out of it. But what happens when you do? When the veil parts and the sun peeks over the horizon, what then? You’re drained, bruised and beaten, lacking in inspiration. Do you go forward? Do you go back? Well, in Muses, one writer decides to go a complete three hundred sixty degrees: all the way around the world. What will they find? What will you?

Discover Muses by Abigail Mandlin on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, bookshop.org, or wherever else you find quality fiction.

#literature #writing #authors #literaryfiction #travel

Did you know… I wrote a #book? I did. It came out last year… and I’d be thrilled… if you were interested in reading it. 🙈 So here’s my elevator pitch:

When you’re in the midst of depression, there’s only one obvious goal: Get out of it. But what happens when you do? When the veil parts and the sun peeks over the horizon, what then? You’re drained, bruised and beaten, lacking in inspiration. Do you go forward? Do you go back? Well, in Muses, one writer decides to go a complete three hundred sixty degrees: all the way around the world. What will they find? What will you?

Discover Muses by Abigail Mandlin on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, bookshop.org, or wherever else you find quality fiction.

#literature #writing #authors #literaryfiction #travel

This week we’re in… LA! Saw the musical Come from Away last night at the Pantages Theater. Excellent production! What’s your favorite play? Mine’s Les Mis. Also love The Sound of Music and Hadestown!

This week we’re in… LA! Saw the musical Come from Away last night at the Pantages Theater. Excellent production! What’s your favorite play? Mine’s Les Mis. Also love The Sound of Music and Hadestown!

My recent post where I referred to #writing as "magic" got me thinking... and remembering this specific sentiment I wrote down in a notebook during grad school. Somehow I found the scrap of paper I wrote it on in one of my drawers, and from now on, it'll live here.

Do you agree with my thoughts? Disagree? I'd love to hear your opinions. #art #literature

My recent post where I referred to #writing as "magic" got me thinking... and remembering this specific sentiment I wrote down in a notebook during grad school. Somehow I found the scrap of paper I wrote it on in one of my drawers, and from now on, it'll live here.

Do you agree with my thoughts? Disagree? I'd love to hear your opinions. #art #literature

Spring is here. 🌼 The sun is shining. ☀️ Make a wish. ⭐️

Spring is here. 🌼 The sun is shining. ☀️ Make a wish. ⭐️

Hope you all had a restful Sunday afternoon 💤

Hope you all had a restful Sunday afternoon 💤

The cherry blossoms were out again today. 🩷🩷🩷

The cherry blossoms were out again today. 🩷🩷🩷

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