‘Best wishes for the journal –
and congratulations on such a successful magazine over the years’
Joy Harjo, United States Poet Laureate
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Orbis International Literary Journal
Orbis International Literary Journal
The journal includes discussions on literary theory and criticism, and also highlights specific works and their interpretations. Even if submissions are not accepted, poets are often invited to send more. Additionally, Orbis hosts literary competitions and monetary awards, such as the Orbis Poetry Prize sponsored by The Word Masala Foundation.
The magazine includes a variety of literary works and critiques featuring contributions from various authors which cover topics such as poetry, short stories, reviews and literary analysis.
For details of issues prior to #208, please see archive at www.orbisjournal.com
Carole Baldock
is the editor of Orbis,
a renowned international literary journal of over 50 years’ standing,
a magazine which brings together a community of writers and readers.
Proud owner of three children (all in good working order), two cats (need slight attention) and a computer,
and having written enough poems over the last 10 years to fill a drawer, she has a pamphlet, BITCHING,
and a collection, Give Me Where to Stand, published by Headland, while her books include Writing Reviews and How To Raise Confident Children. Carole is also a regular contributor of theatre reviews,
And if you ask nicely, and have lots of spare cash, she provides an editorial service.
Simon Armitage, who ‘still has his copies’ as a former Orbis contributor (reviews and poems), acknowledges the magazine in his Forward Prize winning collection, Kid (Faber, 1992).
A poem by Ahren Warner, Editor of Poetry London, appeared in the magazine – when he was aged just 15, while Bethany W. Pope (Featured Writer, Orbis 171) had her new collection reviewed in The Guardian: Silage; Indigo Dreams.
As for the Orbis Readers’ Award, prizewinning author Ros Barber’s Joint 1st poem was later chosen for the Forward Book of Poetry.
Likewise, Jury, by Mary MacRae, now a set ‘A’ level text – reaching thousands of readers.
On the other hand, When Jesus Spoke to the Elephants by Ed Jones (New Jersey), the first he’d ever had published, was chosen as Joint 1st (Orbis 183).
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