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Halcyon Days

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It's time to be inspired. It's time to be positive. It's time to get back to old-fashioned values like respect. Halcyon will show you a world where you feel good. Open the pages and see word painters create a world of peace and happiness. In halcyon, you will find the following: poems and short stories, articles, recipes, tips/quotes, beautiful photos, and more...

Country of Publication

Canada

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Published 4 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication
Published 4 x per year

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Conveys characters that learn about themselves and others, who see the glass half full. By the end of the story, they make a difference in the lives of others.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream. Excluding: Dark.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Seasons/Holidays: Seasons.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Includes topics that provide ways for the reader to: relax, make a difference in someone's life, inspire creativity, know about scenic locations...

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Article: No specific word count limits known.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Seasons/Holidays: Seasons.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Instils a sense of well being and inspiration. Light or deep, it should be something that makes the reader want to dwell on what they read, and then reread the poem. It should be a symphony of words and sounds. Can be any form including haikus. Think unstressed, peace, relax, dream, create.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms, including: Haiku (or related).

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream. Excluding: Dark.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Seasons/Holidays: Seasons.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Artwork: Unknown number of pieces.

Art Media:

Photography.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Seasons/Holidays: Seasons.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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Last Updated: 22 May 2026

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