Audiobooks Now On Amazon & Audible!
We have started adding our magazine/books to Amazon and Audible has audiobooks. Just do a search of "After Dinner Conversation" to see what's available!
March Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Magazine Is Out!
The March Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Magazine is out! Read exclusive short stories that ask “what if” ethical and philosophical questions. Sign up today on the website to get your copy!
Alice in Wonderland by Charles Bukowski (According to AI)
Unlike most literary magazines, we don’t hate Chat-GPT. Like a hammer, or a knife, or a splitting atom, it’s a tool, used by others for both good and evil. While we don’t accept AI written submissions, we do find it fun to ask it to do silly things like “Write Alice in Wonderland in the style of Charles Bukowski.” And so we did, and this is what it wrote.
Adding Story Content Warnings
After Dinner Conversation, the award-wining literary magazine with a focus on short fiction that asks ethical and philosophical questions is proud to announce we will start adding applicable “Content Warnings” at the start of each magazine story.
How to be an ethical person (according to AI)
In a world where ethical dilemmas and moral ambiguity often arise, being an ethical person is not only a personal choice but also a responsibility towards oneself and others. Ethics, at its core, is about making conscious decisions that prioritize the well-being and respect of individuals and the greater society. While the path to becoming an ethical person may seem daunting, it is a journey worth embarking upon for the betterment of ourselves and the world around us. In this blog post, we will explore some key principles and practical steps to help you cultivate integrity and become an ethical person.
Unveiling Transparency: The Raleigh Review's Groundbreaking Literary Insight
In the dynamic world of literature, the submission process can often feel like navigating uncharted waters for aspiring writers. Questions about acceptance rates, the impact of networking, and the influence of solicited submissions versus open submissions (often with a submission fee) have long lingered in the minds of those seeking publication. In a move towards transparency and openness, the Raleigh Review has created a webpage on their site in response listing the solicited versus open acceptance rates for literary magazines.
New Editor For Our Substack!
We are very excited to announce that Tina Forsee is taking over running our Substack! Tina started out as a reading volunteer, later assisted with our audiobooks, and is running our upcoming writing workshop.
February Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Magazine Is Out!
The February Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Magazine is out! Read exclusive short stories that ask “what if” ethical and philosophical questions. Sign up today on the website to get your copy!
After Dinner Conversation is starting virtual classes!
After Dinner Conversation is starting virtual classes! A virtual writing workshop, and a virtual book club/discussion group for stories we publish. Starting in March, 2024, reserve your spot today! https://buff.ly/3u3LeAk
After Dinner Conversation: Technology Ethics Is Out!
Carefully curated stories from our monthly magazine to create a themed short story book about the philosophy and ethics of technology. Perfect for classrooms and book clubs, each story is 1,500-7,000 words and comes with five suggested discussion questions.