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SUBMISSIONS REOPENING NOVEMBER 24, 2025!

online lit space ○ light bulb bunch ○ send us your previously published writing

Editors: L.M. Cole & Jared Povanda

https://www.bulbculturecollective.com/chandelier-zine
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Did you know that BCC is open for submissions? Submissions to BLAZING, our newest issue of Chandelier (a Bulb Culture Collective e-zine)!

We want heat, light, scorching sunshine. Simmering tensions, fiery fights, and sultry summer days.

All previously published, of course!
A poster for Bulb Culture Collective's Chandelier e-zine series. The them is BLAZING. And apart from "Chandelier" written in orange, and "Blazing" written underneath it in yellow, there's "Summer 2025" written in orange. Also, there is an ivory chandelier in the center of the image (each arm of the chandelier holds a floating, sun-like golden orb), and at the bottom center of the poster, a larger sun-like globe.
July 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Ready for an ANNOUNCEMENT? 💡☀️

We are OPEN for Chandelier Submissions! The theme?

BLAZING

If you're unfamiliar, Chandelier is BCC's e-zine! A curation of previously published writing centered around a single theme.

We're looking for writing that BLAZES. Think: HEAT, LIGHT, SEAR, BURN.
Bulb Culture Collective's newest call for Chandelier Submissions! The theme? Blazing! "Summer 2025" is written in an orange type, and against a white field, orbs of yellow light emanate from an ivory chandelier. A bigger yellow orb, sun-like, is centered at the bottom of the image beneath the chandelier.
July 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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The light is on for Cheryl Skory Suma! @cherylskorysumal.bsky.social

Today's story is a heartfelt paring down of a relationship, a look at the way a fire can reduce to smolder and still burn.

Check it out:

www.bulbculturecollective.com/read/back-to...
Back to the Start by Cheryl Skory Suma An old fashioned wooden door, an illustration of a cabin in the woods, sparks from a fire.
November 10, 2023 at 5:54 PM
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The light is on for Dan Brotzel!

Come read up on some new definitions in this touching and humorous piece from return writer, Dan Brotzel! "Mug Shots" is another piece of excellence and we're so excited to share it!
Multi colored teacups on a white background. Text: Mug Shots Dan Brotzel
October 20, 2023 at 3:19 PM
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The light is on for Dan Brotzel!!

He's back again! "Blown Away" is a witty, humorous piece of fiction that all writers can relate to. It's a rage-inducing riot that hits just right.

Check it out!

www.bulbculturecollective.com/read/blown-a...
Blown Away - Dan Brotzel Background is a red knit sweater with horn buttons. Grey swaths of book cover overlaid. On left: a shiny yet broken trophy
October 13, 2023 at 4:00 PM
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The light is on for Teresa Berkowitz!

"Social Distancing" is a story that not only explores our collective recent history, but one that succeeds in capturing the power of human connection.

Read now!

www.bulbculturecollective.com/read/social-...
Two birds having each other from a distance, ruler markings between them, red flowers at bottom. Text: Social Distancing Teresa Berkowitz
September 17, 2023 at 11:59 AM
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The light is on for Hallie Fogarty!

This poem is as short as a paring knife and just as sharp! Check it out!

www.bulbculturecollective.com/read/idiosyn...
An open tin can with what appears to be blood spilling out. Red text: Idiosyncratic Hallie Fogarty
September 17, 2023 at 11:55 AM
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The light is on for J.D. Hosemann!

"File, Edit, View, History" by J.D. Hosemann is a clever, grounded story with a twist you won't see coming.

Read it now!

www.bulbculturecollective.com/read/file-ed...
Text in yellow over black : "File, Edit, View, History" by J.D. Hosemann Black and white image of an old fashioned camera lens, reflecting an outline of a Coyote.
September 8, 2023 at 5:51 PM
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The light is on for Mukund Gnanadesikan!

Today, we have a stunning poem that raises deep and meaningful questions about our consciousness.

"Cold Cloth of Sentience" is gripping and cerebral. We recommend it!

www.bulbculturecollective.com/read/cold-cl...
Background of two different colors of cloth stitched together. Text reads: Cold Cloth of Sentience- Mukund Gnanadesikan
September 5, 2023 at 4:50 PM
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BCC is proud to Shine A Light on Ken Pobo!

Come read about the inspiration behind Pobo's piece "Knoxville Drag Show," and find where you can read more of his work!

www.bulbculturecollective.com/shine-a-ligh...
Split white and orange-yellow background with black text: Bulb Culture Collective Shine A Light An illustration of a hand holding an old fashioned lightbulb as a microphone.
September 3, 2023 at 6:25 PM
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The light is on for MJ Lu!

Today's poem is a lovely examination of aching, longing, relationships gone down in the waves. Bring a life raft. This one is deep and drowning.

www.bulbculturecollective.com/read/the-anc...
Background of varying sea wave images, a hand reaching from the water. the anchor speaks to the wreck MJ Lu
September 1, 2023 at 3:17 PM
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Catching up:

The light is on for Zary Fekete! @zaryfekete.bsky.social

Come check out Zary's great writing here:

www.bulbculturecollective.com/read/clerica...
Half orange background, half electronic glitch background. An illustration of a fish in blue. Text: clerical error, Zary Fekete
August 31, 2023 at 8:40 PM
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The light is on for Kate Deimling!

"Let Your Arrow Fly" is a modern twist on an ancient tale. Come meet Deimling's Cupid and stay for the atmosphere created in the story.

Here's the link:

https://www.bulbculturecollective.com/read/let-your-arrow-fly-kate-deimling
White background, four golden bows with arrows with heart shaped tips pointing to center. Text in gold over red: Let Your Arrow Fly Text in red at bottom: Kate Deimling
August 22, 2023 at 3:29 PM
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It's Bulb Culture Collective's 1st birthday, and that means we have launched our new website! Come check us out!

www.bulbculturecollective.com
Black background, yellow illustration of a lightbulb with flowers growing inside. Text in yellow reads "we've moved."
August 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM
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The light is on for TJ Butler!

"The Well Man" is a gritty tale of survival and necessity. We think you should read it!

https://bulbculture.wixsite.com/my-site/post/the-well-man-tj-butler
Brown book cover background with a black illustration of a pig. A tumbleweed in the lower left corner. Text in tumbleweed cream/tan says The Well Man TJ Butler
August 20, 2023 at 5:47 PM
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The light is in for Jesse Millner!

Our Hands Will Make Music in the Valley is a beautiful poem. Catch it now!

https://bulbculture.wixsite.com/my-site/post/our-hands-will-make-music-in-the-valleys
Our Hands Will Make Music in the Valley by Jesse Millner Black background, illustration of an old fashioned train, fog
August 15, 2023 at 9:05 PM
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The light is on for Amrita V. Nair!

"Therapy" is a poem that's as vulnerable as it is brave. With spare and stunning language, Amrita seeks to connect and understand the sadness so many of us feel is our burden to shoulder alone.

https://bulbculture.wixsite.com/my-site/post/therapy-amrita-v-nair
The word therapy in white on a blue background, a central image of a Rorschach figure and a gray couch. The author's name appears in white at the bottom left. Amrita V. Nair
August 12, 2023 at 3:26 AM