After a hiatus in which the editors of Bristlecone worked to re-imagine the magazine’s PDF/blog format, the new web-based May 2024 issue is available at https://www.bristleconemag.com. In this issue you’ll find new work by Lila Bear, Kathleen Cain, Robert Cooperman, Megan de Guzman, David Anthony Martin, George McWhirter, Thomas Reeve, Linda Whittenberg, and Jon Kelly Yenser.
We’re excited not only because of the issue’s powerful poetry but because the new format allows readers to comment on the poems. Comments will be curated so that published observations serve both the poets and other readers.
Submissions are open for the August 2024 issue, so send ’em if you have ’em! See the guidelines for submission here. And if you don’t have ’em, simply read and enjoy!
Joseph Hutchison, Colorado Poet Laureate 2014-2019, has published 20 collections of poems and edited or co-edited three poetry anthologies. He currently directs two master’s-level programs for University College at the University of Denver: Professional Creative Writing and Arts & Culture Management. Joe lives with his wife, Melody Madonna, in the mountains southwest of Denver, Colorado, the city where he was born. 
Thanks for telling us about this impressive return! Good to have Bristlecone back, and improved, and with powerful work.
Thanks, as always, Joe. I will check out the new issue and consider a submission for the next one.
Good to see! Thank you.
very exciting you’re bring back Bristlecone new & improved! Fine May issue. Will submit & thanks.