The Little Periodical

Hello darklings,

Do you enjoy analog things?

Maybe when something comes in the mail with your name on it, you'd like it to actually be for you, not just to an address or credit score. Not just spam, but a real, honest-to-Betty-White something you'd enjoy getting?

If so, The Little Periodical might be for you!

Once a month, you'll get a pocket-sized publication in your mailbox. Each comes with something extra. Whether that's ransom note poetry, special edition stickers, handmade gift tags, postcards, a second issue, or something else, you'll have to wait and see!

You can expect to see a variety of content—from dark fiction, speculative, or romance fiction stories told through photographs, collages, and words to explorations into the status quo and discussions of disability, joy, grief, love, feminism, and more.

FAQs at the bottom of the page.

ORDER BEFORE THE END OF THE MONTH TO GET THE CURRENT ISSUE.

There are three ways to subscribe:

*Some have asked my preference. It's Venmo. No hard feelings no matter what you choose, though. I'm just grateful to have you!

*In short, you'll set up a recurring scheduled payment for $12. More details in the Q&A below.

TLP updates

Upcoming issues

July: Issue #4—a pretty one + special bonus issue: embodied prompts

August: Issue #5—with musings + double sticker o'clock

September: Issue #6—a reflective one

October: Issue #7—a hit of adrenaline (connected to my short story in Experimental Files)

November: Issue #8—with musings + sticker o'clock

December: Issue #9—a hit of dopamine + special bonus issue: a hodgepodge one

2027 issues announced in December!

Categories

*old categories/periodicals coming in future years

—a hit of adrenaline: a dark or thrilling story told through images, collage, and/or words

—a hit of oxytocin: a romance story told through images, some collage, and words

—a hit of dopamine: a magical, speculative, or fantasy story told through images, collage, and/or words

—a historical one: collages and words focused on researched historical figures and/or events | links to research locations will be made available on my website, accessible through a QR code in the periodical

—a hodgepodge one: issues with no theme, filled with many thoughts, many vibes, and many images / there will be an annual December bonus issue of these for subscribers

—a pretty one: collages with the singular purpose of being visually pleasing

—embodied prompts: special annual bonus issues in the summer / these will be available separately as well

—a reflective one: collages focused on a unifying theme, often coming from one perspective

—with musings: collages or photographs with breakaway pages of thoughts or stories

FAQs

◗ How will I know which issue is coming out?

There will be a cover reveal at the end of each month in the Here For The Little Periodical newsletter (a selection when you sign up/a checkbox in your preferences) and on this page. I'll also share if it comes with a sticker, though what it looks like will be a surprise.

◗ Can I buy individual issues?

I am unable to sell periodicals outside of the subscription for now. I plan on publishing a pocket-sized Best Of collection at the end of each year. It will be exclusively available on my website.

*The one exception will be the embodied prompt books. Those will be extras for the periodical subscribers then available in the shop one month later.

◗ What's the cutoff date for the upcoming issue?

Orders for the current issue end of that month.

—Example: The April Issue orders end March 31st, so they can be mailed out around the first week of March.

◗ What's the cancellation policy?

Cancel and re-subscribe anytime as needed through PayPal. Sorry, but there are no refunds.

◗ What happens if I don't get my order?

Wait two weeks, because the USPS is the worst. If you don't get it by then, please contact me.

◗ Will I love this as much as I think I will?

Oh, yes. And possibly more. Some are meant to be read all at once, while others are designed to be read more than once or bit by bit. Every image and word was lovingly chosen for maximum impact. So much is in such a Little periodical.

◗ You mentioned stickers?

Every few months, you'll get a vinyl sticker in your periodical. It'll be an image from inside the issue itself. It will not be purchasable outside of the subscription at this time.

◗ Why the multiple payment options? And do you prefer one over the other?

I recognize that everyone has their preferred company and want this to be accessible. As for my preference, I'll be honest: Venmo makes me the most money but comes with an extra step for you (an email after payment). Paypal edges out Stripe next, but they are pretty comparable. Go with whatever works best for you.

◗ How can I use Venmo for the subscription payments?

You'll set up a recurring scheduled payment for $12. In the note, write that it's for The Little Periodical. Feel free to add your physical address in that as well to make it quick and easy for you. Alternatively, follow up with it in an email to hello (at) justanotherelizabeth (dot) com. That's it! Just like Paypal, you can cancel anytime.

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◗ Where/how do you get your images, and what's your AI policy?

I used oodles of stock websites—some paid, some free. I do my very best to avoid AI-created images on those sites, should they have them. I also have tried my dead-level best to credit each and every artist and photographer I have used content from in the periodical itself.