Chewing on 53, Fiction

Notes for volume 5.3 of Chewing Magazine

Texture Meals, The Newest Food Trend – lead story, get with A about photos

Tobacco, Khat, Betel Nut, & Coca, A History of Masticated Drugs – check wording on legal disclaimer

Sharks & Snakes, Teeth Without Chewing

Cookies, Taste vs Chompability – finalize with test kitchen.

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Afterword

My entry for the Press 53: Free Monthly 53-Word Story Contest. The September prompt was “Write a 53-word story about chewing.”

When entering a contest, one ought to pay attention to secondary clues. For example, this is a poetry magazine. I tried to aim for an entry that was less cleverness, more art. Meh. At least I came up with something different than science fiction.

September prompt, long version:

If there is a break in your friendly, familiar conversation, you might come up with a riddle for your audience to think on, or perhaps share some interesting trivia. For example, September 1st is Rocky Marciano’s birthday and he was known to gnaw on a lot of steaks, he just never swallowed one. 

Press 53: 53-Word Story Contest, downloaded 1 September 2023

Links

“Bill Watterson says in The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book that the magazine is based on his experiences with cycling magazines.” Calvin and Hobbes Fandom: Chewing Magazine

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Katherine