“Water does not resist. Water flows. When you plunge your hand into it, all you feel is a caress. Water is not a solid wall, it will not stop you. But water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can stand against it. Water is patient. Dripping water wears away a stone. Remember that, my child. Remember you are half water. If you can’t go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does.” 

                                                                                ~Margaret Atwood

Our theme this year is “Emotional Texture.” The idea of being who you are, feeling what you feel, and knowing what you’re made of. The theme explores the attributes of self-acceptance, self-awareness, and resiliency. Oscar Wilde says, “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” The editors here are RORR want to know what the theme emotional texture means to you. What are you made of?

The deadline for submissions has been extended to March 31, 2019. Genres include poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, and photography. Please read and follow our guidelines below. Submissions that do not follow guidelines will not be considered. Please send your most polished work. Works that are selected, the editors will contact you via the contact information in your Submittable account by March 15, 2019 (for those that have met the December 1, 2018 deadline) and June 15th (for those who submit for the March 1, 2019 deadline). If you have any questions, email us at submissions@rainonrooftopsreview.com. Please do not send submissions to this email. Submissions will only be accepted through our online submissions manager Submittable.