Psychedelic Literature
This is the Substack page of Psychedelic Literature and C Liegh McInnis who is a poet, short story writer, Prince scholar, and former editor of Black Magnolias Literary Journal with eight books and works in over two hundred periodicals and anthologies.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 165 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 21 hours ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
psychedelicl.substack.comLatest Issues
MS Moment in AAR, Blues at The 'Loo, CGMA Celebration, Kelly Ellis, and Upcoming Events
Hey Y’all,
I have three new poems—“Saturday Serenades aka Watching Bob Ross Paint,” “Clarksdale Cabs,” and “Spring Cleaning”—in African American Review (Volume 59, Number 1, Spring 2026, pp 78 – 81). This will be my second time in AAR. The...
First Mind, Grace Elinski, Nadia Wright, Sly Stone Literary Tribute, and Upcoming Events
Follow Your First Mind
(Click here to read PDF version.)
by C Liegh McInnis
For the past three years, I have had the honor and the pleasure of speaking to the Jackson State University Football team each August and will do so again late...
Searchin' for Psychedelica, Bobby Rush, Kwame Brathwaite, and Upcoming Events
“Searchin’ for Psychedelica” from Searchin’ for Psychedelica
(Click here to read PDF version.)
by C Liegh McInnis
[i]’m Searchin’ for Psychedelica,
constantly settling for the dusty delusion
of ghetto fabulous oil paintings hoping...
Colorblind Casting, Grandson's NAACP Trip, JXN Film Festival, Powell, and Upcoming Events
Colorblind Casting:
The Joe Budden Podcast, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and Artistic Appropriation
(Click here to read the PDF version.)
by C Liegh McInnis
This was not a topic that I had any particular interest in addressing, o...
Revisiting Poetry and Dirty Mind, Rambsy on NPR, Ball in Rooted, and Upcoming Events
Hey Y’all,
No commentary today, but here is a video of my poetry reading at the 2019 Mississippi College English Literature Program: “Poetry, Place, and Race.” And, here is a clip of my first presentation, during COVID, on Prince’s Dirty M...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Psychedelic Literature.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 69 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
C. Liegh McInnis is a poet, short story writer, Prince scholar, author of eight books, and former editor of Black Magnolias Literary Journal. http://www.psychedelicliterature.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Psychedelic Literature?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Psychedelic Literature on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does Psychedelic Literature have?
To see how many people subscribe to Psychedelic Literature, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in Psychedelic Literature?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Psychedelic Literature as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Psychedelic Literature?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Psychedelic Literature using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Psychedelic Literature?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Psychedelic Literature. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Psychedelic Literature?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.