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Maxwell Bauman
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@doorisajarmag.bsky.social Owner/ Editor-in-chief; Chicken Soup for the Soul Contributor; #Horror #Books with Aggadah Try It and Nictitating Books; #Lego #Art; #Bisexual; (((#Jewish)))
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We are thrilled to reveal the cover art for Issue 37 Winter 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine.

Official release date is Dec 1st, 2025
You can read samples and pre-order copies on our website
www.doorisajarmagazine.net/issues/winte...

#poetry #fiction #nonfiction #art #drama #bookreviews
November 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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My poem Corked, published in the 10 year edition of @doorisajarmag.bsky.social, is about how wine is good, but so is vinegar… or something… here’s me reading it: m.youtube.com/watch?v=yHCh...
Corked
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October 26, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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My contributor copy of the latest @doorisajarmag.bsky.social went on quite a road trip across Iowa, but it’s finally in my hands! ❤️

Pick it up to read my review of Larks by @hanvanderhart.bsky.social, plus so much wonderful poetry, fiction, drama, and more ✨
October 18, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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@doorisajarmag.bsky.social brings heart, craft, and true accessibility to indie lit—and they’ve just been featured in our #IndieLitMagGala 2025 spotlight.

Big thanks to @pdevonald.bsky.social for the nomination. This one's all about care, clarity, and consistency.

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October 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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You can watch the full video of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine's Fall 2025 reading event on our YouTube channel

Please like and subscribe!
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Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine Fall 2025 Reading Event
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October 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Our next reading comes from @maxwellbauman.bsky.social !
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Order your own hardcopy via the bio link!
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#thequarterly #indiepress #litjournal #litmag #quarterpress #poems #poetry #poetryread #poet #poemoftheday #poetryreading
October 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Jean Marie Hackett reads her nonfiction piece "Tell My Ex You Win" from Issue 36 Fall 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine

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Tell My Ex You Win by Jean Marie Hackett
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October 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Today's listing of the day is: Door is a Jar Literary Magazine (DOOR = JAR) @doorisajarmag.bsky.social #WritingCommunity
Listing of the Day
Today's listing of the day is: Door is a Jar Literary Magazine (DOOR = JAR) @doorisajarmag.bsky.social #WritingCommunity
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October 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Mark Belair reads his poem "the confidence" from Issue 36 Fall 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine

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the confidence by Mark Belair
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October 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Delighted to share my first published words!

My short non-fiction piece was published in the Fall 2025 edition of @doorisajarmag.bsky.social. Click on the Youtube link below to listen.

*Potentiel triggers: miscarriage, suidical thoughts, accidental death.

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Thunk by Robin Brooks
YouTube video by Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine
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October 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Jacqueline Jules reads her poem "Escalator Trust" from Issue 36 Fall 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine

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Escalator Trust by Jacqueline Jules
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October 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Kristyn Sneeden reads her poem "Autobiography of a Painter" from Issue 36 Fall 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine

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Autobiography of a Painter by Kristyn Sneeden
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October 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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My poem "Love is toasting with good wine" read for the most recent issue of @doorisajarmag.bsky.social youtu.be/Hpbn-1_J7Ns?...

Do follow the links to check out this wonderful issue, jam packed with beautiful creativity, and also the other readings from that evening.
Love is toasting with good wine by Peter Lilly
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October 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Elizabeth Sackett reads her poem "Garment" from Issue 36 Fall 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine

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Garment by Elizabeth Sackett
YouTube video by Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine
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October 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Richard Widerkehr reads his poem "In This Porous Light" from Issue 36 Fall 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine

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In This Porous Light by Richard Widerkehr
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October 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Watch Lillian Durr read their poem "Craving" from Issue 36 Fall 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine

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Craving by Lillian Durr
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October 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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youtu.be/yHCh0Hj52Js

A reading of my poem "Corked" published in the latest issue of @doorisajarmag.bsky.social
Corked
YouTube video by peterlillypoetry
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October 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Robin Brooks reads her nonfiction piece "Thunk" from Issue 36 Fall 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwt3...
Thunk by Robin Brooks
YouTube video by Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine
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October 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Me reading my poem “Love is toasting with good wine” for @doorisajarmag.bsky.social. Such a privilege be part of the latest issue and take part in the wonderful reading event.
doorisajarmag.bsky.social Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine @doorisajarmag.bsky.social · Sep 30
Peter Lilly reads his poem "Love is toasting with good wine" featured in Issue 36 Fall 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpbn...
Love is toasting with good wine by Peter Lilly
YouTube video by Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine
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September 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Peter Lilly reads his poem "Love is toasting with good wine" featured in Issue 36 Fall 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpbn...
Love is toasting with good wine by Peter Lilly
YouTube video by Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine
www.youtube.com
September 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Watch Gail Tirone Read her poem "My Lingua Franca" first published in Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine

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My Lingua Franca by Gail Tirone
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September 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Thankful that @doorisajarmag.bsky.social recently accepted 4 of my poems, "Cicadas," "The Knowing of My Name," "Arrival," and "A Light That Remembers,” which will be included in their Winter 2025 issue.
September 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Happy #BiVisibilityDay!!!
Today is also the 4-year publication anniversary of my bisexual young adult romance novel GERALD RIBBON AND THE BIRD IN HIS BRAIN

Thank you to my publisher Deep Hearts YA for bringing my book to life!
#amreading #bipride

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September 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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The Brooklyn Book Festival was amazing!
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make our 10-year anniversary the best year ever!
#bkbf #doorisajar #indiepress #WritingCommunity
September 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Join us today is the Brooklyn Book Festival!
Find Door Is A Jar at booth 345

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Home - Brooklyn Book Festival
The Brooklyn Book Festival is New York City's largest free literary festival.
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September 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM