Library Journal published a really encouraging starred review of Muzzle.
http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/reviewsmagazine/888544-285/the_magazine_rack_new_reviews.html.csp

 "Muzzle is a fine literary journal of creative writing by people of diverse backgrounds that deserves to be linked to from catalogs in libraries everywhere."

                         . . .now there's something for your press kit and grant applications. . .

The article notes that the journal uniquely features a good representation of slam poets and audio recordings, and it also notes strong representation of Cave Canem fellows both in the published work and on the editorial board. Also, of the lit mags reviewed, ours was the only one that they didn't have anything negative to say about. None of the magazines were slammed by any means (the reviews were generally quite positive), but we definitely go the most praise. 

I think I have a tendency to get so bogged down in the process of trying to make Muzzle happen (and happen up to my standards) that I forget that it is meant to be something enjoyable-- it's pretty cool that an academic reviewer who I have no connection to whatsoever would stumble upon the journal and write about how it's doing what I really set out to do.  

After spending several  hours in the Tiny House book mines, hand-sewing bindings/ pretending to be useful/ complaining about my hangover, I now have chapbooks for sale. They are very pretty-- they have hand-stitched bindings and naked ladies. 

Pain Needs to Remember, my FIRST chapbook, is being put out by Tiny House (a small press that is the brainchild of Stephen Pettinga).  Stephen did the cover & text desgin, my author photo, printing, etc.  Also, I would like to thank James Davis for copy-editing and being awesome. 

This book contains 26 poems, 25 of which were written since I moved to Chicago in August 2009. I am increadibly greatful to the home I've found in Chicago's poetic community (especially Vox Ferus and Real Talk Ave).  

How to buy copies of the book:

Option 1: Buy them directly from me
Cost: $9   OR  Some Lovin+($9- Some Lovin)
(I will  bring copies to Real Talk events and any readings I do. Also, if you email me at stevie.lee.edwards@gmail.com, I can arrange getting one to you directly if you are in the Chicago area). 

Option 2: Buy them online (via paypal)
Cost: $9 + Shipping and Handling ($2.25-- USPS Ground Mail)
(to order, click on the PayPal link below).
*Right now I can only do shipping in the contiguous United States. If you want things shipped elsewhere, email me. 

Option 3: Buy them in stores
They will probably be in a couple Chicago bookstores soon. They will probably be $12. More to come there soon. 

I am currently holding a proof of my first chapbook-- Pain Needs to Remember--- in about 2 weeks I should have 50 copies-- hand sewn binding and prettyful. There is a small naked lady on each page (also poetry). Stephen Pettinga (tiny house press) did the cover/book design/made the poems into something that looks and feels like a book. About 30-pages of poetry. More to come soon on buying copies. I'm still working out the pricing-- it's probably going to be $8-10 in person-- it will have to be slightly more for things that need to be mailed. I also am going to try and get it into a couple bookstores that do consignment.