Cassie Mattheis’ memoir “In the Sunrise Hour” delves into grief, what defines a mother figure, and the importance of place. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.

We’re over the moon to share that Renny Gong’s flash piece “Fish Bone” has been selected for Best Small Fictions 2023!

antmen pimentel mendoza’s poem “Self-Portrait in a Canadian Tuxedo on the Road to St. George, UT” gives us an intoxicating collage of images through which a picture of the speaker emerges. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.

Jade Jones’ flash “Sanctuary” zooms us in on the fear an vulnerability that comes during the crush of a mammogram, threaded through with the unexpected poignance from adopting a mini-goat. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.

April came and went, but the Split Lip FAM will shine forever! Check out what our contributors and staff were up to last month.

Jesse Nee-Vogelman’s story “Personal Narratives” takes us deep into the woods of a relationship and back out again. Here he shares just one thing about the piece.

Our May edition of Now Playing features character deep dives, memorable wardrobes and casts, and TV show recs, all from our contributors!

Kimaya Diggs’ memoir “With Flowers” is saturated with finely crafted images to create a stunning bouquet of grief. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.

Lem Dubon’s artwork “Limbo” provides a haunting poignance through intricate flowing lines. Here they share just one thing about the piece.

This month’s Split Lip FAM interview is with contributor Rebecca Orchard. Tina Zhu chatted with Rebecca over Zoom about the writing process, grief, aliens, and more.

The #SplitLipFAM is kicking off the spring season in style! Check out all these amazing accomplishments from our contributors and staff.

Nick Mandernach’s story “Where the Coyotes Were Coming From” sparks with tension and dark humor, the Croc-wearing narrator trying to find his way through troubles in his job, his marriage, and his neighborhood. Here he shares just one thing about the piece.

We're thrilled to announce our nominations for BEST NEW POETS this year! Congratulations and good luck SG Huerta & Janelle Tan!

Andy Lopez’s flash “How Filipino of Us” uses a vibrant collage of images to give us a moment of transition between cultures, showing us the leaving and the left. Here they share just one thing about the piece.

Our April edition of Now Playing features catchy metal, music that inspires emotion and nostalgia, and hats, all from our contributors!

Emily Myles’ flash “Volunteers” is quietly beautiful, and yet full of unexpected turns, like the night of vegetable thievery it follows. Here they share just one thing about the piece.

What a fabulous month for our Split Lip Fam! Join us in celebrating what they’ve been up to.

Theresa Pisani’s artwork “A Summer Night at the Palace” lends the issue a particular quality of light, depth, and intrigue. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.

Geetha Iyer’s essay “Money” gives us a shining glimpse into her grandmother while examining what it means to create a written portrait . Here she shares just one thing about the piece.

Our March edition of Now Playing features misheard lyrics, film noir, and ambient writing jams, all from our contributors!

Veronica Winters’ artwork “Child of Love” brings surreal, celestial beauty and kind energy to our February issue. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.

In our ongoing interview series, Christina Berke spoke with Dina L. Relles over the actual telephone about love letters, lawyers, and R.E.M.

Joy Guo’s story “Tiny Oily Halos” takes us on walks with two women, examining the electric space between sharing and withholding. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.

New year, new fantastic accomplishments! Take a look at how the Split Lip Fam is kicking off 2023!

Parth Shah’s flash “Spinach” uses supermarket produce to guide us through the course of a relationship, from freshness to wilt. Here he shares just one thing about the piece.

Avery Yoder Wells’ poem “Benediction and #4 Clippers” takes us into an “omelet-bright barbershop” and the power of a haircut to affirm identity. Here they share just one thing about the piece.

Our February edition of Now Playing features dim lighting for vinyl, the sound of the khaen, the rhythm of running feet, and some Spotify recs, all from our contributors!

Please join us in congratulating these Split Lip contributors in Best Microfictions 2023!

Ajay Makan’s essay “Two Immigrants” is a thoughtful, image-rich meditation in parts, each section holding up an experience through which to consider immigration and identity. Here he shares just one thing about the piece.

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new addition to Split Lip Magazine: Micro Reviews!