LampLight

LampLight is an annual anthology of new short fiction by new and emerging writers, published by Jumper Press. It also features one work of poetry by each author and several essays that are connected to and respond to the work. The first issue of LampLight was published in 2013.

The annual issue was conceived and curated by Steve Wiese, the Editor and Publisher of Jumper. He wanted to provide an opportunity for new writers to publish. LampLight was the result of that impulse. In addition to providing a home for new writers, Wiese also hopes to provide an opportunity for emerging writers to publish as well. While he is not directly involved in choosing the writers who receive first place, he is directly involved in the review process.

The first issues of LampLight include a mix of fiction and poetry. The annual publication has published short stories by writers such as Ben Marcus, Karen S. Lowe, Paul Tremblay, and Jeffrey Ford. In 2016, LampLight also includes a first place winner in the fiction category for a children's book, Painted Face. Since its launch, LampLight has published four first place winners in the fiction category. For the second issue, Jumper Press asked artists in each issue to create an image for each LampLight contributor. The final pieces were edited to highlight the visual elements of the piece, not the writing.

The first LampLight collection of fiction and poetry was published in 2013. The first issue of LampLight appeared in January of 2013. The first place winner, in the poetry category, was published by LitPicks magazine.