King of Infinite Space

The interview process is a gauntlet. Tomás is asked about rare illnesses and their absence from his lineage. He plays a virtual reality game in which he must make waffles while the kitchen tilts at unexpected angles.

Off the Page — NEW DATE

Please join december on July 17 for our inaugural Off the Page event, the first in a series of free online conversations with our Guest Judges. Learn and enjoy with some of your favorite writers and the december team. 

december Spotlight: Writer — Allen Price

Allen M. Price, an acclaimed writer with various prizes and contest finals, draws inspiration from racial struggles and is currently penning a historical dystopian novel. His essays appear in prominent literary magazines, contributing significantly to literary culture.

National Poetry Series

december is thrilled to announce… Monday, April 15 Meet & Greet and Readings, Co-hosted with december 1-3 pm, Hearth & Soul (9640 Clayton Rd., 63124) This is a free event. […]

2024 Curt Johnson Prose Awards

We are excited to announce the judges for our 2024 Curt Johnson Prose awards! Leslie Jamison will judge nonfiction and Tlotlo Tsamaase will judge Fiction. We are beyond thrilled to have these phenomenal writers judge our 2024 contest. The Curt Johnson Prose Awards will be open March 1 – May 1. For more information check out our contest guidelines here.