“Guilt’s dusty aftertaste on my tongue” is from Max Gray’s story, “No Stranger,” in the most recent issue of the literary journal Jelly Bucket. The literary journal went nationwide this past January, which includes literary works and artwork consisting of text-as-art or book arts.
The modern age of America’s dependence on gasoline is visualized in Joe DeCamilis’ artwork, which appears throughout the journal. He blends old book covers with a slice of Americana that is an experience down memory lane while holding the gas can culpable to our industrious height and demise.
Based at Eastern Kentucky University through Bluegrass Writers Studio, Jelly Bucket consists of emerging and established writers in the genres of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. They were founded in 2009 and are a member of clmp (Council of Literary Magazines and Presses). Their journals can be found at Barnes and Noble.
I recommend reading this emerging journal that’s now living beyond the walls of Kentucky.