Submissions open 20 April – 20 May 2026 for a liminal gathering 2
ESP* is a dedicated space with focus on the creation of of a purposeful literary community centered on personal grief expression. Dedicated to Reuben Samuel Winter (1994-2020).We welcome multimedia creative work exploring grief from New Zealanders anywhere in the world. Submission guidelines here.
Elixir & Star Press Aotearoa New Zealand is a small, independent publisher based on the West Coast of southern Aotearoa New Zealand, and founded in loving memory of Reuben Samuel Winter (1994 – 2020).
ESP* is a dedicated creative space for the exploration of grief in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our focus is on the creation of a purposeful literary community in Aotearoa, centred on personal grief expression. We appreciate any support with sharing our publications and submission windows, and welcome donations or bequests that support this vital work.
Please note: ESP* does not accept unsolicited manuscripts, and work received outside of current submission windows will not be accepted.
Submissions for our 2026/2027 ESP* grief almanac a liminal gathering 2 open on April 20th and close on May 20th 2026. If you’d like to submit work, details are available below.
