Defenestration Magazine
@defenestrationmag.bsky.social
A literary magazine dedicated to humor. Going strong for 21 years and counting! We publish short stories, poetry, nonfiction, "fake" nonfiction, and artwork. Edited by Andrew Kaye and Eileen Lavelle.
www.defenestrationmag.net
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Fun fact: If you were to print out the August 2026 issue of Defenestration and eat it, it would be safer to consume than 80% of the food in the United States. That's right, Defenestration isn't contaminated with glass or radioactive waste, and it won't give you diarrhea. Read it here: bit.ly/4hKid3g
"Growing Up With Thrifty Parents." New #nonfiction by Steve Carney on Defenestration: bit.ly/3SLzvTC #DefenestrationMagazine
September 16, 2026 at 8:48 PM
"Growing Up With Thrifty Parents." New #nonfiction by Steve Carney on Defenestration: bit.ly/3SLzvTC #DefenestrationMagazine
Defenestration will open to short story and poetry submissions in ONE WEEK!
Thought you all should know...
Thought you all should know...
September 13, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Defenestration will open to short story and poetry submissions in ONE WEEK!
Thought you all should know...
Thought you all should know...
"A Letter from Your Nemesis, the Wealthy Swamp Dweller." New #fakenonfiction by Justin Schwab on Defenestration: bit.ly/4hfzDnz #DefenestrationMagazine
September 10, 2026 at 12:37 AM
"A Letter from Your Nemesis, the Wealthy Swamp Dweller." New #fakenonfiction by Justin Schwab on Defenestration: bit.ly/4hfzDnz #DefenestrationMagazine
"Bench Encroachment." New #nonfiction by Eric Goldfarb on Defenestration: bit.ly/4gQU4G7 #DefenestrationMagazine
September 2, 2026 at 7:16 PM
"Bench Encroachment." New #nonfiction by Eric Goldfarb on Defenestration: bit.ly/4gQU4G7 #DefenestrationMagazine
"How to Ace Your Medicare Wellness Exam When You’re Pretty Much a Waste." New #fakenonfiction by Michael Fowler on Defenestration: bit.ly/3Uq3zVi #DefenestrationMagazine
August 30, 2026 at 10:15 PM
"How to Ace Your Medicare Wellness Exam When You’re Pretty Much a Waste." New #fakenonfiction by Michael Fowler on Defenestration: bit.ly/3Uq3zVi #DefenestrationMagazine
"The Algorithm That Became Sentient Started a Pyramid Scheme." New #fakenonfiction by Emerole Clinton on Defenestration: bit.ly/4d2WdNA #DefenestrationMagazine
August 26, 2026 at 8:12 PM
"The Algorithm That Became Sentient Started a Pyramid Scheme." New #fakenonfiction by Emerole Clinton on Defenestration: bit.ly/4d2WdNA #DefenestrationMagazine
It's 7:00. I've eaten precisely 16 chicken nuggets. The August 2026 issue of Defenestration is live. Life is good.
(You don't have to have eaten 16 chicken nuggets to enjoy the issue, by the way. You can read it here: bit.ly/4hKid3g)
(You don't have to have eaten 16 chicken nuggets to enjoy the issue, by the way. You can read it here: bit.ly/4hKid3g)
August 20, 2026 at 11:03 PM
It's 7:00. I've eaten precisely 16 chicken nuggets. The August 2026 issue of Defenestration is live. Life is good.
(You don't have to have eaten 16 chicken nuggets to enjoy the issue, by the way. You can read it here: bit.ly/4hKid3g)
(You don't have to have eaten 16 chicken nuggets to enjoy the issue, by the way. You can read it here: bit.ly/4hKid3g)
Fun fact: If you were to print out the August 2026 issue of Defenestration and eat it, it would be safer to consume than 80% of the food in the United States. That's right, Defenestration isn't contaminated with glass or radioactive waste, and it won't give you diarrhea. Read it here: bit.ly/4hKid3g
August 20, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Fun fact: If you were to print out the August 2026 issue of Defenestration and eat it, it would be safer to consume than 80% of the food in the United States. That's right, Defenestration isn't contaminated with glass or radioactive waste, and it won't give you diarrhea. Read it here: bit.ly/4hKid3g
We interrupt your regularly scheduled lunch break to bring you fresh reading material from some very talented and funny people. The August 2026 issue of Defenestration is here! Read it now: bit.ly/4hKid3g #DefenestrationMagazine
August 20, 2026 at 4:34 PM
We interrupt your regularly scheduled lunch break to bring you fresh reading material from some very talented and funny people. The August 2026 issue of Defenestration is here! Read it now: bit.ly/4hKid3g #DefenestrationMagazine
In the dark of the early morning, a new issue rises! The August 2026 issue of Defenestration has rubbed the sleep out of its eyes and is ready for you to read. Check out all the free #fiction and #poetry we have for you this month: bit.ly/4hKid3g #DefenestrationMagazine
August 20, 2026 at 10:09 AM
In the dark of the early morning, a new issue rises! The August 2026 issue of Defenestration has rubbed the sleep out of its eyes and is ready for you to read. Check out all the free #fiction and #poetry we have for you this month: bit.ly/4hKid3g #DefenestrationMagazine
"I’m Your Toddler and I Need to Do A Couple Things Before We Flee This Zombie Apocalypse." New #fakenonfiction by Dianna Heitz on Defenestration: bit.ly/3SoanSz #DefenestrationMagazine
August 19, 2026 at 7:26 PM
"I’m Your Toddler and I Need to Do A Couple Things Before We Flee This Zombie Apocalypse." New #fakenonfiction by Dianna Heitz on Defenestration: bit.ly/3SoanSz #DefenestrationMagazine
A new issue of Defenestration is incoming! Check out the table of contents and get ready for August 20th. 😎 bit.ly/4igUSGm #DefenestrationMagazine
August 15, 2026 at 9:18 PM
A new issue of Defenestration is incoming! Check out the table of contents and get ready for August 20th. 😎 bit.ly/4igUSGm #DefenestrationMagazine
"Those Dishes? No, They Definitely Won’t Be Done Anytime Soon." New #nonfiction by Eric Schaal on Defenestration: bit.ly/4wXKc4g #DefenestrationMagazine
August 12, 2026 at 8:03 PM
"Those Dishes? No, They Definitely Won’t Be Done Anytime Soon." New #nonfiction by Eric Schaal on Defenestration: bit.ly/4wXKc4g #DefenestrationMagazine
Late last night I sent out all the acceptance and rejection letters for the August 2026 issue of Defenestration. I'll post the table of contents in a few days.
@eplavelle.bsky.social and I look forward to sharing the next issue with you on the 20th!
@eplavelle.bsky.social and I look forward to sharing the next issue with you on the 20th!
August 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Late last night I sent out all the acceptance and rejection letters for the August 2026 issue of Defenestration. I'll post the table of contents in a few days.
@eplavelle.bsky.social and I look forward to sharing the next issue with you on the 20th!
@eplavelle.bsky.social and I look forward to sharing the next issue with you on the 20th!
If you're waiting on a response from us, today's the day! But you have to wait until tonight because I just got back from vacation.
Patience, my lovelies, patience.
Patience, my lovelies, patience.
August 8, 2026 at 7:19 PM
If you're waiting on a response from us, today's the day! But you have to wait until tonight because I just got back from vacation.
Patience, my lovelies, patience.
Patience, my lovelies, patience.
It's August 5th, which means the latest Defenestration reading period is now over and the inbox is no longer accepting poetry and short story submissions. If you're still waiting for a response from us, you'll hear from us soon.
August 6, 2026 at 12:21 AM
It's August 5th, which means the latest Defenestration reading period is now over and the inbox is no longer accepting poetry and short story submissions. If you're still waiting for a response from us, you'll hear from us soon.
"The Expatriate Contraband Trade." New #fakenonfiction by Stephen Parrish on Defenestration: bit.ly/4fHcQ3h #DefenestrationMagazine
August 6, 2026 at 12:13 AM
"The Expatriate Contraband Trade." New #fakenonfiction by Stephen Parrish on Defenestration: bit.ly/4fHcQ3h #DefenestrationMagazine
"The Far Side of Paradise: A Buyer’s Guide." New #nonfiction by James B. Kobak, Jr. on Defenestration: bit.ly/4bMTNCg #DefenestrationMagazine
July 29, 2026 at 8:12 PM
"The Far Side of Paradise: A Buyer’s Guide." New #nonfiction by James B. Kobak, Jr. on Defenestration: bit.ly/4bMTNCg #DefenestrationMagazine
"It’s 2026. We Need a G*ddamn Jesus Christ Superstar Remake Already." New #fakenonfiction by Colin Bishoff on Defenestration: bit.ly/3Rt6SJV #DefenestrationMagazine
July 22, 2026 at 8:08 PM
"It’s 2026. We Need a G*ddamn Jesus Christ Superstar Remake Already." New #fakenonfiction by Colin Bishoff on Defenestration: bit.ly/3Rt6SJV #DefenestrationMagazine
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"Al Gore Destroys The Internet." New #fakenonfiction by Meg Reid on Defenestration: bit.ly/4bvFFgz #DefenestrationMagazine
July 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM
"Al Gore Destroys The Internet." New #fakenonfiction by Meg Reid on Defenestration: bit.ly/4bvFFgz #DefenestrationMagazine
July 15, 2026 at 8:06 PM
"Al Gore Destroys The Internet." New #fakenonfiction by Meg Reid on Defenestration: bit.ly/4bvFFgz #DefenestrationMagazine
"Cinema Is Saved—Reviews of Recent Blockbusters Like There Will Be Blood 2: Sponsored by Quest Diagnostics." New #fakenonfiction by Alex Dermody on Defenestration: bit.ly/4wqd84a #fakenonfiction
July 9, 2026 at 1:32 AM
"Cinema Is Saved—Reviews of Recent Blockbusters Like There Will Be Blood 2: Sponsored by Quest Diagnostics." New #fakenonfiction by Alex Dermody on Defenestration: bit.ly/4wqd84a #fakenonfiction
"Investors Pour Billions into Poetry Centers. Is it a Bubble?" New #fakenonfiction by John Walker on Defenestration: bit.ly/4v8gyaM #DefenestrationMagazine
July 1, 2026 at 8:04 PM
"Investors Pour Billions into Poetry Centers. Is it a Bubble?" New #fakenonfiction by John Walker on Defenestration: bit.ly/4v8gyaM #DefenestrationMagazine
"Restaurant Menu Written by an English Major." New #fakenonfiction by Scott Talbot Evans on Defenestration: bit.ly/4f0miOJ #DefenestrationMagazine
June 24, 2026 at 7:07 PM
"Restaurant Menu Written by an English Major." New #fakenonfiction by Scott Talbot Evans on Defenestration: bit.ly/4f0miOJ #DefenestrationMagazine
"'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’: Trigger Warnings." New #nonfiction by Nathan Leslie on Defenestration: bit.ly/4ov5ena #DefenestrationMagazine
June 17, 2026 at 8:19 PM
"'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’: Trigger Warnings." New #nonfiction by Nathan Leslie on Defenestration: bit.ly/4ov5ena #DefenestrationMagazine