Not writing or reading related, but here at 34O we love our tales of all things abandoned. I came across this video of urban explorers visiting an abandoned dinosaur museum somewhere in China, and thought it might be of interest (and… what are the beds doing in the back rooms? WEIRD).
Enjoy!
Sometimes birdsong is dangerous.
If you love 34 Orchard and you want a volume full of tales that carry our vibe, don’t miss Darkness Most Fowl from The Godmother of Horror Press!
This anthology was invitation only, and so writers we’ve recommended and several 34 Orchard alums build terrifying nests in this bird horror anthology! Edited by #7 “The Last Days”’s Elaine Pascale and featuring stunning art by Michael Takeda (#11, “Kintsugi”), others are Zachary Kellian (#6, “Shrike Song”), Die Booth (#1, “A Murder”), Ernest Ògúnyẹmí (#7, “The Flute”), Leen Raats (#8, “The Solitary Man”), Nicola Kapron (#3, “The Bodies We Should Forget”), Selah Janel (#5, “Mister Skinandbones”), Rob Frances (#4, “Everything Fits If You Push Hard Enough”), Robert Mayette (#8, “The Milestones on That Path”), L.E. Daniels (#8/“Weird Witness”), and ten other popular voices. From grackles and creepers to magpies and nightjars, these flights of dark fancy will claw your heart every time you hear beating wings.
In the mood to be read to? Elaine has set up online readings! Schedule and days/times (with who’s reading so if you’ve got a favorite from a past 34O issue it’s easier to find them). Readings should be available at the YouTube link after the fact in case you miss the moment.
Wednesday, November 12 – 8 pm
Kiyomi Appleton Gaines “Flight and Fawn”
Lee Andrew Forman “Old Ways”
Hideki Nakazono “The Heavens Demand”
Holley Cornetto “Guilded Cage” (34 Orchard recommends her book We Haunt These Woods)
Nikki Kallio “The Cardinal” (34 Orchard recommends her collection Finding the Bones)
C. O. Davidson “A Parliament in the Woods”
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfoqUGjaJZs
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/3972255883024644
Friday, November 14 – 7 pm
Nicola Kapron “Dirt and Ashes”
Robert Mayette “To Even Look at Me”
Ernest Ògúnyẹmí “Christmas Chicken”
V. Castro “Witches of Winchester”
Geneve Flynn “I Am Not Myself Today”
L. E. Daniels “Stomata”
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aTNA0KiITk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DnNac4kme/
Sunday, November 23 – 1 pm
Kristy Park Kulski “Magpie Teeth”
Leen Raats “Flock”
Selah Janel “Invasive”
Rob Francis “Skinflint’s Flock”
Die Booth “Little Gibbet”
Zachary Kellian “Predators of Paradise”
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3ofVc4NK9w
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1453335772391314
Hi folks,
A bit of a post scheduling snafu means the post that the issue was available went live hours before the actual issue. The issue is now here at either of these links:
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Kristi
It’s here!
The twenty artists in this issue wander the corridors of longing, which is often considered a yearning for a person, object, or location. But it can mean so much more—and sometimes be the loneliest, most isolating emotion in the human experience.
As the purported “most wonderful time of year” approaches, for those who long for anything at all, it might actually be the darkest.
Welcome to the house so empty your own voice comes back to haunt you.
Welcome to 34 Orchard.
The downloadable PDF is designed so that it can be printed on double-sided paper for easy reading like a print magazine. As always, the issue is free, but there is a donation link should you choose to contribute.
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We’re thrilled to present our table of contents for the Autumn 2025 issue, which will be released this Monday, November 10, 2025.
In Issue 12, twenty artists wander the corridors of longing.
When we think of longing, we think of desire, nostalgia, hope, regret, tenderness, desperation, and resignation. But its power shouldn’t be Continue reading “Announcing the ToC for 34 ORCHARD’s Autumn 2025 issue: COMING MONDAY!”
The twenty-two artists of Issue 11 turn over new leaves—only to discover their tender undersides.
Most of the time, “turning over a new leaf,” although difficult, isn’t devastating. Sometimes, though, it means completely reinventing ourselves, letting go of what we used to hold dear, regret, grief, brutal honesty, and the inability to recognize our reflections in the mirror.
As we head into summer, here’s hoping any personal growth and change you’re facing isn’t as devastating as what these artists have imagined.
The downloadable PDF is designed so that it can be printed on double-sided paper for easy reading like a print magazine. As always, the issue is free, but there is a donation link should you choose to contribute.
If you like what you’ve read, spread the word!
We’re thrilled to present our table of contents for the Spring 2025 issue, which will be released on April 25, 2025.
In Issue 11, twenty-two artists tackle the challenges of a turned leaf.
Most of the time, “turning over a new leaf,” although difficult, isn’t devastating. Sometimes, though, it means completely reinventing ourselves, letting go of what we used to hold dear, regret, grief, brutal honesty, and the inability to recognize our reflections in the mirror.
As we head into summer, here’s hoping any personal growth and change you’re facing isn’t as devastating as what these artists have imagined.
Cover: The Unwritable Entry – Walter H. Von Egidy
The Mirror Stage – Dana Wall
All the Pretty Reindeer – Stetson Ray
Fault/Forgiveness – Sarah Cannavo
Late-Night Calls – Amanda Bintz
Change in the House of Flies – Kai R. Hastur
What Hansel and Gretel Never Told You – Kristina Hals
Our Special Games – J.J. House
Origami – Yong Takahashi
I No Longer Work for Frito-Lay – Preston Lang
Lucy’s Treacherous Silence – Marcelo Medone
H.G. Wells on New Year’s Eve – Attar Topobroto
Progress – Teresa Sanchez-Reyes
Best Meal of the Day – LM Fontanes
Interior Design – Victoria Nordlund
Kintsugi – Michael Takeda
Fragment of Glassy Black Material – Sarah Jackson
Fool’s Gold – Keira Reynolds
Pinus taeda – Andrea Ferrari Kristeller
Faith – Richard Brush, Sr.
Talisman – Temidayo Temiloluwa
It’s Electric – C.R. Langille
Arrives here https://34orchard.com/issues/ on our issues page on April 25!
A friend of mine sent me a video about the discovery of a new dinosaur’s fossil, which lead to something else, which lead to something else… and I stumbled across this super-short film that was haunting, a little creepy, and beautiful. It felt very 34O in its vibe, so I thought I’d share the link with our readers (it’s free to watch).
The film is called “they come out at night.” and was directed by Directed by Christian Szczerba in 2022. I don’t know him and am not familiar with his work, but it does seem like other things on his channel, Moon Prod, might be interesting.
Here’s that link. Happy Sunday!
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