Vine Leaves Literary Journal - A publishing success story

A little over a year ago, I had absolutely no knowledge of what a Vignette was... and then along came two very talented ladies, determined to breathe life into an unknown literary form.

Their dream flourished, and today they celebrate a successful year with the release of their first anthology, 'The Best of Vine Leaves Literary Journal' . Here is how they did it...



In late 2011, Jessica Bell and Dawn Ius founded Vine Leaves Literary Journal to offer the vignette, a forgotten literary form, the exposure and credit it deserves.

The vignette is a snapshot in words, and differs from flash fiction or a short story in that its aim doesn’t lie within the traditional realms of structure or plot, instead it focuses on one element, mood, character, setting or object.

The journal, published quarterly on line, is a lush synergy of atmospheric prose, poetry, photography and illustrations, put together with an eye for aesthetics as well as literary merit. The annual print anthology showcases the very best pieces that appeared in the journal.

From the haunting prose of Theresa Milstein and Carrie Mumford, to the controversial and quirky work of H. Edgar Hix and Greg Belliveau, the pathological effects of cigarettes and apple seeds, ice sculptures and mental illness, a lovable old man named Joseph, and how the good old washing machine can change one's life. Oh, and how could we forget the mother with the scissors? Each vignette merges to create a vivid snapshot in time and place. Prepare for big stories in small spaces, between and beyond the words.

Read them one at a time. Savour them. Taste them.

Live them.

You can purchase your copy here. 

I think Jessica is in the chair at the moment, so if you want to find out more, ask any questions etc. then why not pop on over to the launch party page on Facebook, you'll be more than welcome.