Miracle Monocle
@miraclemonocle.bsky.social
We’re an award-winning literary journal housed at the University of Louisville and powered by a love of genre-bending literature.
It’s warm and cozy at the Red Barn! Come and see us for the Small Press and Arts Fair today until 1 pm. We’ve got new stickers to give away!
November 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
It’s warm and cozy at the Red Barn! Come and see us for the Small Press and Arts Fair today until 1 pm. We’ve got new stickers to give away!
We’re very excited to debut our new website, which was designed with the idea of better serving our contributors and reaching a broader range of readers. Pop by and give the new site a spin! MiracleMonocle.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
We’re very excited to debut our new website, which was designed with the idea of better serving our contributors and reaching a broader range of readers. Pop by and give the new site a spin! MiracleMonocle.com
The happy pumpkin says: join us at our open mic tonight at 6 in the writing center! 🎃
October 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The happy pumpkin says: join us at our open mic tonight at 6 in the writing center! 🎃
Enjoy this provocation from Kira Clark is Issue 15: louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
October 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Enjoy this provocation from Kira Clark is Issue 15: louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
Sending big ♥️ and thanks to all of our donors!
October 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Sending big ♥️ and thanks to all of our donors!
Come to the Red Barn patio and help us #raisesomel for Miracle Monocle! We’ve got candy, stickers, and with three stamps, you get ice cream! 🍦 ♥️🎉
October 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Come to the Red Barn patio and help us #raisesomel for Miracle Monocle! We’ve got candy, stickers, and with three stamps, you get ice cream! 🍦 ♥️🎉
We will be debuting our new sticker design today on the patio outside the Red Barn. Stop by and help us #RaiseSomeL
October 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
We will be debuting our new sticker design today on the patio outside the Red Barn. Stop by and help us #RaiseSomeL
October 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
And so it begins! Our annual crowdfunding campaign kicks off this evening—with a special twist! A donor has offered to match any funds raised! ‘Raise Some L’ with Miracle Monocle tonight and all day tomorrow! Link in reply:✨
#RaiseSomeL
#RaiseSomeL
October 21, 2025 at 11:19 PM
And so it begins! Our annual crowdfunding campaign kicks off this evening—with a special twist! A donor has offered to match any funds raised! ‘Raise Some L’ with Miracle Monocle tonight and all day tomorrow! Link in reply:✨
#RaiseSomeL
#RaiseSomeL
For a visual poetry treat, visit with Lindsey Warren’s “Falling Gardens” series from Issue 23! louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
October 20, 2025 at 10:38 PM
For a visual poetry treat, visit with Lindsey Warren’s “Falling Gardens” series from Issue 23! louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
Another special 💎 from the archives: “Places I Have Peed” by Epiphany Farrell in Issue 15: louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
October 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Another special 💎 from the archives: “Places I Have Peed” by Epiphany Farrell in Issue 15: louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
A deep dive from the archives: Adam Krause with ON THE IMPORTANCE OF NOT LOSING ONE’S HEAD from Issue 6: louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
October 13, 2025 at 11:03 PM
A deep dive from the archives: Adam Krause with ON THE IMPORTANCE OF NOT LOSING ONE’S HEAD from Issue 6: louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
Another fan fav from our archives: Grant Faulkner from Issue 9: louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
October 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Another fan fav from our archives: Grant Faulkner from Issue 9: louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
Celebrating another fav from our archives: Lisa Thornton’s “Mine.” Read it in Issue 21! louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
October 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Celebrating another fav from our archives: Lisa Thornton’s “Mine.” Read it in Issue 21! louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
You’ll find this gem in Issue 13 of Miracle Monocle: 💎
September 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
You’ll find this gem in Issue 13 of Miracle Monocle: 💎
Celebrating a fan favorite, Carrie Oeding’s “If I Could Give You A Line,” from Issue 20: louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
September 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Celebrating a fan favorite, Carrie Oeding’s “If I Could Give You A Line,” from Issue 20: louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
A favorite from our archives: Luanne McNulty’s “Indignities of Being a Round Bottom Flask” from Issue 23: louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
September 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A favorite from our archives: Luanne McNulty’s “Indignities of Being a Round Bottom Flask” from Issue 23: louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
A treat from our archives: Emily Corwin with “bric-a-brac” in Issue 11: louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
September 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A treat from our archives: Emily Corwin with “bric-a-brac” in Issue 11: louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
Need a reason to celebrate? It’s Roald Dahl’s bday and we’re offering FREE submissions for the next 24 hours in our two remaining categories: creative nonfiction and experimental & hybrids! 🎂
September 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Need a reason to celebrate? It’s Roald Dahl’s bday and we’re offering FREE submissions for the next 24 hours in our two remaining categories: creative nonfiction and experimental & hybrids! 🎂
We’re super excited to roll out two posters for our annual Halloween Open Mic in collaboration with the University Writing Center. Which is your favorite? #spookyvibes
September 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
We’re super excited to roll out two posters for our annual Halloween Open Mic in collaboration with the University Writing Center. Which is your favorite? #spookyvibes
For an otherworldly treat from our archives, visit with Lana Dean Helm’s “I Will Never Eat Pulpo” from issue 11
louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
September 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
For an otherworldly treat from our archives, visit with Lana Dean Helm’s “I Will Never Eat Pulpo” from issue 11
louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
Another treat from our archives: Robin Gow with “Angler Fish” in Issue 13! louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
September 8, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Another treat from our archives: Robin Gow with “Angler Fish” in Issue 13! louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
Still open, closing soonish!
Good news! We're now open for submissions across all categories, including our Fall competition. If you need an extra incentive to toss your hat in the ring, our Fall 2025 issue will be the first to appear on our brand new web platform (currently under construction).
September 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Still open, closing soonish!
Visit issue 21 to experience Sharni Wilson’s “Social Media User” as part of our annual celebration of our archives! louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
September 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Visit issue 21 to experience Sharni Wilson’s “Social Media User” as part of our annual celebration of our archives! louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
Visit Issue 9 to read RINA PERLIN‘S “A cadaveric study of my aunts” as part of our annual celebration of our archives! louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...
September 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Visit Issue 9 to read RINA PERLIN‘S “A cadaveric study of my aunts” as part of our annual celebration of our archives! louisville.edu/miraclemonoc...