Chick~Flicks

it pains me to say

chickflicksezine@yahoo.com — Thu, 27 Mar 08 22:20:00 UT

This last year has been one of the worst of my life. I have suffered several losses and quite frankly, I've lost the wind in my sails. My apologies to one and all but I simply cannot continue this publication.

I'm proud of what Stacy and I built in just a five years. We've published a multitude of very talented writers and we personally thank each and every one of you.

However, I will be working on an anthology so be on the look out for that. I will keep this journal going so that faithful readers and contributors will know immediately of any future plans.

The Chick Flicks email address will also remain valid and open.

Laurie O'Hare
Editor

Chick Flicks Ezine

my deepest apologies

chickflicksezine@yahoo.com — Thu, 29 Nov 07 15:33:00 UT

i've been going through quite a tough bit. too many things to comment on and really, it's not you guys' problem. i am so sorry for the inconvenience. admittedly, my mind has been elsewhere. hopefully, by the first of next year, i will begin looking at submissions again. until then, please feel free to sub them out to anywhere you want.

just remember us the first of january!

l.a. ohare

Chick Flicks Ezine

publication update

chickflicksezine@yahoo.com — Mon, 13 Aug 07 12:46:00 UT

I've been away for awhile, and for this I apologize. I've been contemplating the future of this publication. Admittedly, after five years, I'm suffering a slight case of burn-out and I really, desperately need some time to try and recharge my creative battery.

I've finally reached a decision. Chick Flicks will go to an annual publishing schedule. March 15 of each year. This will make acceptance a bit tougher.

I will also try to keep up with submissions as they come in, so authors won't have to wait so long to hear back from us.

For now, however, submissions are closed until January 1st. Anyone who has subbed something in the last several months, feel free to sub them out to other publications, and then be sure to check back with us after the first of the year.

I will not only be updating our Duotrope listing to reflect the new changes, but I will also post this new development on the index page of the e-zine.

I hope everyone had a great summer!

Laurie O'Hare
Editor

Chick Flicks Ezine

Issue Hiatus

chickflicksezine@yahoo.com — Tue, 8 May 07 12:00:00 UT

Hello faithful readers and writers!

I had to totally wipe my computer and start over. Unfortunately, after doing so, I think it's more than likely a fatal problem. The computer still works (barely), but not any better than it did two months ago.

After much reflection and deliberation I have decided to suspend the June 15 issue. We will pick up again in Sept.

This is a busy time for me. My son will graduate the first weekend in June and before he (hopefully) goes off to college, I would like to spend more quality time with him. He is my only child and the "empty nest" syndrome has been creeping in (much to my surprise.) Around that same time, I will be moving and I have so many tedious things to accomplish to make that happen.

I've been at this for nearly five years, and quite frankly, I need a break.

But truly, have no fear. I haven't worked my ass off to just give it all up in a blink. Submissions will be suspended until the first of August. If you have sent in a submission, please feel free to send it out somewhere else. If it's not picked up before August 1, then by all means, resubmit.

So I wish you all a great summer. I will see you back here next fall. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me at the chickflicksezine@yahoo.com email address and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Laurie O'Hare
Editor

Chick Flicks Ezine

Please Help Support Us

chickflicksezine@yahoo.com — Mon, 2 Apr 07 16:34:00 UT

We have nominated three stories for storySouths best of the web contest, please help support Chick Flicks by helping to support our authors. You need only nominate as a reader to better our chances (and each author's chances) of making it to the final ten stories. Another one of our stories has also been nominated so read for yourselves and the follow the link to nominate by April 15.

A Swim in the Clouds by Dave Burton

Dogwood by Adam Burns

Night Train by Len Bains

and the reader nomination (which I believe is also a fine story)...

Begging for Liberation by Mark Martin

now ya'll follow this link and nominate one of these fine stories, depending on your tastes (something there for everyone!)

Reader's Nominations

Thank ya'll kindly!

Chick Flicks Ezine

Issue 11 now live

chickflicksezine@yahoo.com — Fri, 23 Mar 07 14:12:00 UT

Well, finally! The issue is up at last. Editor's Choices still to be announced. Comments for this issue may be left with this post.

Issue 11 Table of Contents:

Fiction

Ugly by Jamie Lin

The Meal by Len Bains

Black Dogs and Veils by Cally Taylor

Even Though by Tammy Peacy

Screens by David Angell

Four Easy Steps by Denise Tarka

Squabble by Jeff Crouch

Erica Jong Where Are You When I Need You? by Louisa Howerow

On the Ladies Bathroom Wall at Hilda's Hideaway by Shellie Zacharia

Creative Non-Fiction

Falling in Love by Rochita Loenen-Ruiz

Keeping a Breast by Maureen Wilkinson

Special thanks to the two special people who helped me pick the content for this issue, Annetta Ribken and I believe my other helper wishes to remain anonymous.

And of course, a big ole thanks to Stacy Taylor for sticking this all out with me over the years. Your valuable creative input will be missed!

Now go, READ!!!!

Chick Flicks Ezine

Latest Issue and storySouth Nominations

chickflicksezine@yahoo.com — Thu, 22 Mar 07 13:38:00 UT

I'm honestly doing the best I can. I am trying to get the issue up before I have to completely have to wipe my hard drive. Not an easy task. I'm close to pulling every freshly dyed red hair out of my freakin head!

I need some serious help (and I'm not ashamed to admit it) The future of Chick Flicks is in doubt. I love this publication, I know we expose voices that would otherwise never be heard, and that is what I truly love about this "job."

I need not only an assistant webmaster, but also assistant editors. We're not a huge publication, but one with passion for great writing that evokes emotions (and we have "built a 'name' in the four+years we've been in business.) That's our number one goal. Our "mission statement," if you will. Stacy and I shared a common belief that words do indeed touch on emotions, and we were quite adamant that it be emotions that often make us uncomfortable, emotions that make us examine those deep recesses within ourselves that we normally wouldn't explore or at the very least, not only wouldn't admit, but refused to verbalize. So, for any of you out there that share our "mission statement" please reply to chickflicksezine@yahoo.com

and please, if you're a reader, donate, and generously. Our contributors need to be compensated for the ability they have to make you feel that you're part of the human race, whatever your background or experiences. Everyone HAS a story and that is the guide by which we go from (no matter how "close to home" or "out of the norm) when choosing our content.

Now, on to a critical announcement. We have just nominated our picks for storySouth's
MillionWriters Award. Please go and nominate the Chick Flicks nominees. The link above is direct to the Reader's Nominations. The more nominations each story gets, not only the more attention each writer receives, but it so bodes well for the publication.

It was a difficult decision, but like the Pushcart, there our word count requirements.

Here our our 2007 nominees:

A Swim in the Clouds by Dave Burton

Dogwood by Adam Burns

Night Train by Len Bains

I love both Dave and Adam's works, both go places that make us feel uncomfortable, yet familiar. However, Len had been a reliable, honest and realistic contributor to this publication. And his Night Train story shows the depths of his talent.

Chick Flicks Ezine

Publication Delay

chickflicksezine@yahoo.com — Wed, 14 Mar 07 08:10:00 UT

I have been fighting with my crappy computer, trying to get this issue done. It's been slow and tedious. Publication will be delayed by a few days, I'm hoping it will be Monday at the latest.

I apologize profusely to our readers.

Laurie O'Hare
Editor

Chick Flicks Ezine

DSL Problems

chickflicksezine@yahoo.com — Fri, 23 Feb 07 14:53:00 UT

I'm having dsl problems, so I am behind on notifications. Some have already been sent out, but I have several more to send. I will try to get as many done this weekend as possible, and will hopefully be finished up by the end of the month, as promised. So if you haven't heard from me, hang in there, I'll get to you soon.

Laurie O'Hare
Editor

Chick Flicks Ezine

Fiction Submissions Closed

chickflicksezine@yahoo.com — Fri, 16 Feb 07 11:55:00 UT

Fiction submissions for the upcoming issue are closed. We've pretty much made our decisions and notifications will be sent out next week.

However, we are still in need of non-fiction. Non-fiction submissions will be taken until the end of next week. Political, personal, interviews, we're open to just about everything.

Laurie O'Hare
Editor

Chick Flicks Ezine

Issue 10 is now live

chickflicksezine@yahoo.com — Fri, 15 Dec 06 11:24:00 UT

Great issue, lots of great reading and art. If you like what you see and read, please consider leaving your comments in this entry for the contributors. They LOVE feedback!

Congratulations to Maria Pollack and Louise Campbell for winning the Editor's Choices!

Chick Flicks Ezine

Dec 15, Issue 10 TOC

chickflicksezine@yahoo.com — Fri, 8 Dec 06 12:58:00 UT

Featured Author

Dave Burton

Fiction

Fault Lines by Louise Campbell

Fifth Session by Pamela Tyree Griffin

December 1999 by Kathryn Kulpa

Scene With A Yaw by Julio Peralta-Paulino

Within These Walls of Sorrow by John Sweet

Rituals by Maria Pollack

Books, Bus, Love Missed by Lee Reynoldson

Camping by Kristi Petersen

Nonfiction

Open Marriage by Lockie Hunter

A Chat with Donna Taylor Burgess by Eric S. Brown

Art

A Series of Abstracts by Ira Joel Haber

3 Shorts
Congee, Poets In Love, The Blind by Papa Osmubal

Chick Flicks Ezine

Notifications

chickflicksezine@yahoo.com — Fri, 1 Dec 06 13:09:00 UT

All acceptances and (I hope) all rejections have been sent. If I missed someone, I apologize. I've been experiencing computer problems. But if you haven't heard from us, chances are it was a rejection.

Chick Flicks Ezine

Pushcart Noms and looking for readers

chickflicksezine@yahoo.com — Wed, 22 Nov 06 10:56:00 UT

We're pleased to announce our Pushcart Nominations.

"A Swim in the Clouds" by Dave Burton
"Dogwood" by Adam Burns

There were others we wish we could have nominated, but unfortunately the Pushcart Prize has word count requirements.

We're looking for readers to help out. With the approaching date of Stacy going on to do bigger and better things, I'll be needing some help. Send your qualifications to chickflicksezine@yahoo.com with the subject head "Reader" You need not have a formal education, but need to know the basics of good grammar. We lean toward eclectic fiction and non-fiction, so having a wide range of literary tastes is a plus.

Chick Flicks Ezine

Submissions Closed for the Dec 15 issue

chickflicksezine@yahoo.com — Thu, 16 Nov 06 10:52:00 UT

Submissions for the Dec 15 issue are now closed. Any submissions received will be held for the next issue. We're reading now and notifications will be sent out on or before Dec 1.

Chick Flicks Ezine