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ISSUE NO.18
Release Date: February 2026
Stories—
An Inhabited House | Philip J. Palacios
A Faun in the Monastery | Nathan Gilmore
The Astrolators | Samuel J. Stephens
Essay— The Films of David Lean | Samuel J. Stephens
Feature— Film Filings
Feature— The Book Corner
Feature— The Sonnet Corner
Interested in contributing? We are currently seeking submissions for The Sonnet Corner. Click here to view the current theme and rules, stated at the bottom of the page.
THE SONNET CORNER
SONNET CORNER | EDITION NO. 2 · OCT 2025
edited by Samuel J. Stephens & Nathan Gilmore
Theme: The Golden Hour. Poems by Timothy E.G. Bartel, Sölvör Bjarna, Michael Helsem, Arthur Malory, Thomas Mixon, Sarah Reardon, and Royal Rhodes.
···see page for submission instructions···
THE BOOK CORNER
edited by Samuel J. Stephens & Nathan Gilmore
Debut edition. Three reviews by Nathan Gilmore. A biography about King and about a king; a history of WWII.
···interested in submitting a book review? contact us at illuminationsfantastic (at) gmail (dot) com···
MOVIE BALCONY
A movie blog for new and classic films. Monthly review editions for our ‘Film Filings’ series. Also includes rankings, essays, news, and opportunities to contribute.
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chief editor:
SAM STEPHENS
managing editor:
PHILIP J. PALACIOS
associate editor:
NATHAN GILMORE
associate editor:
DIANA MASSENGALE
art consultant:
EVANGELINA STEPHENS
published by:
ILLUMINATIONS OF THE FANTASTIC
founders:
SAM STEPHENS & PHILIP J. PALACIOS
city location:
NASHVILLE, TN
publishing years:
2020-present
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