About Us
  
 

An 8.5 x 5.5 perfectbound, color-cover, semi-annual publication that explores multidisciplinary issues and events concerning the 10-state area that borders the Mississippi River, from the United States/Canadian border to Louisiana's Gulf Coast

Big Muddy addresses a number of topics, including:

  • history

  • creative nonfiction essays

  • political science

  • poetry

  • fiction

  • biography

  • environmental sciences

  • industry/business

  • photography

  • music

  • art

  • regional events


Praise for Big Muddy

 

Small Press Review:

". . . a captivating collection."

 

Small Magazine Review:

Listed as a Mag Pick in the November-December 2007 issue.

Listed as a Mag Pick in the March-April 2005 issue.

Listed as a Mag Pick in the May-June 2001 issue.

 

Kevin Wisniewski, Small Magazine Review:

"This semi-annual publication continues to produce original and engaging work."

 

Lynn Watson, Luna Park:

"Each wind of the Mississippi River leads its travelers to a new and unique perspective. Like its namesake, Big Muddy encompasses a variety of focuses, ideas, and styles, which sets this little magazine apart from others."

 

Kristin Berkey-Abbott, New Pages Lit Mag Reviews:

"The editors of this journal pack in a surprising amount, a wide variety of genres and art forms, a vast expanse of subject matter, and yet a surprisingly cohesive reading experience."

 

 

 

 
Sample copy


 
*A sample copy of Big Muddy can be purchased for $6 (postage paid).
Our staff will choose a back issue to send. Limit one sample copy per household.
 

 


  Past issues of Big Muddy are available through our online catalog.

 

Contact Information:

Editor:   Dr. Susan Swartwout
 
Assistant Editors: Mandy Henley
Check the online catalog for the graduate students who served as Assistant Editors for each issue
 
Mailing address:

Big Muddy

Southeast Missouri State University Press
MS 2650, One University Plaza
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
 
Phone:   573-651-2044
 
Email us:   upress@semo.edu
 

  In an effort to increase the availability of knowledge about the Mississippi River Valley to the general public, we provide online access to our nonfiction pieces, provided appropriate permission is given by the authors. View the list of available articles/essays. This is a continuous process, so keep checking back for updates.

 

 

  See information about the Mighty River Short Story Contest.

 

  See information about the Wilda Hearne Flash Fiction Contest.


 
 

Big Muddy: A Journal of the Mississippi River Valley • Southeast Missouri State University Press • MS 2650, One University Plaza • Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 • 573-651-2044 • upress@semo.edu