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The excessively long title for this blog post says it all, but we'll say it again with a few more words. Writers and poets have voted MoonLit Getaway Literary Journal as a Hidden Gem among thousands of literary magazines with Chill Subs accounts! We are absolutely honored and immensely grateful for those who voted for us. We were listed with some exceptional journals, be sure to check them out as well.

Congratulations to the Winner and Runners-Up of the 2025 MoonLit Getaway Short Fiction Contest.

Congratulations to our 2025 Short Fiction Contest Finalists!

“Don’t resist the urge to burn down the stronghold, kill off the main love interest or otherwise foul up the lives of your characters.” — Patricia Hamill

Kate Canon is an Anglo-Irish writer and poet living in Scotland. She has a BA in French, German, and European Studies.

Now open for submissions of all forms of artwork. No submission fee.

We are expanding our editorial team to include a Blog Editor, Social Media Editor, Art Editor, Newsletter Editor, and 2 Book Review Editors.

Submit before midnight on October 12, 2025 or spend the rest of your life wondering, "What if?"

Harvest Moon is a collection of exceptional artwork, fiction, and poetry. Volume One includes twelve short stories, nine poems, and three works of visual art.

The following Editor's Note is taken from Harvest Moon Volume One, a MoonLit Getaway anthology of artwork, fiction, and poetry (available September 23, 2025).

Submissions Open: July 14, 2025 Submission Deadline: October 12, 2025 at 11:59 pm (GMT) Shortlist Announced: November 10, 2025 Winners...

Harvest Moon is a collection of our favourite artwork, fiction, and poetry, handpicked from our online journal, and released each September. Pre-order Harvest Moon Volume One now and receive a 15% discount. The first 50 pre-orders of the print edition come with a MoonLit Getaway bookmark.

MoonLit Getaway is a realm of refuge, apart from the worries of everyday life. Our content aims to enrapture readers with excitement, wonder, and intrigue. We seek authentic art, fiction, and poetry and favour works that challenge our expectations. New, emerging, and established creators are encouraged to submit. We consider all genres and accept submissions from anywhere in the world.