Read "How to Slay Monsters" here and "Yours Truly" here. JOSH: Thanks for agreeing to do this interview, Andy. My first question is: what first got you into writing? ANDY: I have always liked the process of creative writing, always wanting to create my own stories after being inspired by whatever form of media I …
An interview with Georgia Coomer (she/her), author of “rainbow sherbet” and “Guitar Pickin’ Guardian Angel”
Read "rainbow sherbet" here and "Guitar Pickin' Guardian Angel" here. JOSH: Thanks for agreeing to do this interview. GEORGIA: You're welcome! JOSH: My first question is: what first got you into writing? GEORGIA: Oh man, honestly? I was 12 and obsessed with the Percy Jackson series, and when I finished the last book, I wasn't …
An interview with Nico Behrens (they/them), author of “Her”
You can read "Her" here. JOSH: Thanks for agreeing to do this interview, Nico. My first question is: what first got you into writing? NICO: Of course! I got into writing when I was pretty young, so it's pretty hard to remember. I guess I'd say it was a combination of my step-sister and my …
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“Yours Truly” —An acrostic poem by Andrew Rashleigh (he/him)
Amazing to be aroundNever going to let you downDetermined to try his bestRespect and responsibility are his vowsEveryone knows he hates tomfooleryWhat else did you expect from yours truly? Andrew Rashleigh is currently an undergraduate student at Lindenwood who is majoring in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing. He is a member of Lindenwood’s Creative Writing …
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Issue 2 coming soon
Hey, Bill here. Issue 2 is currently in the works and should be published on August 18th. I've been busy this summer, the busiest time for anyone in the cold treat business, and Josh has as well. I begged my Pa for some time off so I could read some of the submissions, and Josh …
“Bill in a Meeting” drawn by Adeline Myers
Drawn by Adeline Myers! Check out her instagram here and her artist page here.
Spring issue
Our Spring Issue is up! Go check it out: https://lottogelatogrotto.wordpress.com/submissions/
“What We Leave Behind” -A Flash Fiction by Amber Budd
The girl’s favorite place is the lake behind the house (she dreams of it every night, wondering if it loves her as much as she loves it), and it’s the same place she insists on dragging dear, sweet Janie to, despite her friend’s cries about dragging, tripping feet, and beloved boots lost to muddy puddles. …
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“rainbow sherbet” -a poem by Georgia Coomer
Foreword from the Author: This piece came from a personal place, inspired by those universal moments when we find ourselves standing at a threshold, garbage bag in hand, wondering if we're still welcome. I wanted to capture that specific feeling of shame mixed with hope, and the quiet realization that sometimes love doesn't need grand …
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“How To Slay Monsters” A Flash(ish) Fiction by Andy Rashleigh
How to Slay MonstersA Guide On How To Kill The Grimiest, Nastiest Monsters Imaginable Howdy, amateur monster hunters! I, Stroff the Grueling, have created a guide on how to kill the beasts that plague our lands.During my days as an adventurer, I have had many encounters with dreaded monsters. Over the years I have lost …
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Bill Geblato's Lotto Gelato Grotto 