Archita Mittra—2022 Publications and Awards Eligibility

In 2022, I published 4 stories, a poem, and several non-fiction pieces on speculative themes.

Book Review: The Smallest of Bones by Holly Lyn Walrath

Scintillating and powerfully evocative, this is a strange and curious volume of speculative poetry that definitely deserves a space on your shelf.

Fat Folks Tarot Deck: A Review

Gorgeously and evocatively illustrated, the Fat Folks tarot deck celebrates and affirms fat, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks, while being truly accessible and affordable!

Poem: beauty & beast

a poetic retelling of an age-old faerytale, with a twist.

Personal Essay: Dumbo and the Relevance of Childhood Fantasies

Why We Need To Tell Happy Stories

Poem: for red

a short poem inspired by the video game Transistor

Book Review: Belladonna Magic by Christine Stoddard

Belladonna Magic makes for an easy and enchanting read.

Seasonal Poems: winter

the snow queen’s jewelled sledge /sparkles/ in the faraway dark snow.

Interview With Lisa Marie Basile: on magic, writing and spellcraft

Lisa Marie Basile is a poet, essayist and editor living in New York City. She’s the founding editor-in- chief of Luna …

Seasonal Poems: autumn

The sun hangs low /Like a ripe pomegranate/ We play in the dust/Among the maple/ Till the moon swallows us up