Six months ago this week, The Hoolet’s Nook published its first piece, “Knit One, Purl Two” by Julie Brandon. This debut set the tone beautifully—if you haven’t read it yet, we hope you’ll take a moment to check it out.
Since then, we’ve learned a great deal about what works best for our editorial process, and to streamline our workflow, we’ve decided to shift to a monthly publication schedule—one that will allow us to curate each release more intentionally, ensuring that every piece gets the attention it deserves.

What This Means for Submissions

While submissions will remain open on an ongoing basis, cut-off dates will determine consideration for each issue. Other than this scheduling shift, our submission guidelines remain the same.

To prepare for this transition, we are pausing publication to allow time to carefully curate content for our first issue, which will go live June 1st. In the meantime, take a stroll through our archives—there are hidden gems waiting to be rediscovered.

To be considered for our June 1st issue, please submit your work by April 30th.

Complete guidelines can be viewed here: 
https://www.thehooletsnook.com/submissions.html

We’re incredibly grateful for the continued support of our contributors and readers and look forward to this next chapter—one thoughtfully crafted one issue at a time.
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Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out!

G.R. LeBlanc
​Managing Editor
[email protected]

As 2024 draws to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the talented contributors who’ve shared their work with us this year. Your creativity and passion have made The Hoolet’s Nook a special space, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

While we’re on holiday hiatus until January 6th, we invite you to explore the incredible stories and poems we’ve published so far. Whether you’re curling up with a warm drink or stealing a quiet moment during the holiday bustle, there’s plenty to enjoy in our archive.

Please note that we’re all caught up on submissions sent before November 23rd. If you sent something before this date and haven’t heard from us, please feel free to check in. We’re currently catching up on more recent submissions, so response times may be a bit slower.

Thank you for your patience—we’re excited to dive into your work and look forward to discovering more incredible voices in 2025!

Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a bright start to the new year! ✨

—The Hoolet’s Nook Team

I’m delighted to announce that Vanesa L. Perillo and Kit Flynn are joining The Hoolet’s Nook as our new Editorial Consultants! With their passion and dedication for storytelling and the written word, Kit and Vanesa will be invaluable in helping curate a diverse and inspiring selection of poetry and prose.
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Their insight and dedication align beautifully with The Hoolet’s Nook’s mission to nurture writers and showcase engaging, impactful work. I’m so excited to have them on this journey as we continue to grow our creative community.
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To learn a bit more about Kit and Vanesa, feel free to visit our Editorial Team page. And please join me in giving them a warm welcome.  

We’d also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our contributors for your ongoing support and submissions--The Hoolet’s Nook is off to a wonderful start because of you!
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For extra editorial notes and updates, be sure to follow us on Instagram @the_hoolets_nook. 

Dear Readers and Writers,

Welcome to the official launch of The Hoolet’s Nook! Get ready for a month filled with poems and stories that explore a wide range of themes—from deep reflections on the human experience to evocative narratives rich with imagery, wonder, mystery, and surprising twists.

I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to every writer who submitted. Thank you for trusting us with your work, and for your kind words and patience while we worked through the details. Your dedication and creativity are an inspiration, and I am proud and privileged to showcase your artistic abilities to the world.
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Now, on to the important part—I’m thrilled to present our first story, “Knit One, Purl Two,” by Julie Brandon, a poignant exploration of memory and connection.

We encourage you to read, share, and comment on the stories and poems which will be featured throughout the month. Your thoughts and feedback are important to us, and we look forward to building a community of passionate readers and writers.

I'm so grateful to have all of you on this journey with me.
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Namaste, 

G.R. LeBlanc
​Managing Editor