Short Story by Doug Hawley Doug Hawley is a little old man who lives with editor Sharon and cat Kitzhaber in Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA. His book "Weird Science" is just out from Bridge House in Manchester, England. He writes in all of the usual genres. Those stories have been published in several countries.

Poem by E. Eugene Jones Baldwin E. Eugene Jones Baldwin is a playwright, journalist, fictionist, poet, and Illinois historian (Underground Railroad). He recently co-authored the book "A Black Soldier's Letters Home, WWII." His plays have been produced in New York, Chicago, and regional theatres.

Free Verse By Gale Acuff Gale Acuff has had hundreds of poems published in a dozen countries and has authored three books of poetry. His poems have appeared in Ascent, Reed, Arkansas Review, Poem, Slant, Aethlon, Florida Review, and many other journals. Gale has taught tertiary English courses in the US, PR China, and Palestine.

Poetic Prose by Karen Beatty Reared in an impoverished family in Appalachia, Karen Beatty later trained as a trauma-informed counselor for veterans, immigrants, firefighters, and police officers in New York City. Her short stories and essays have appeared in various publications; most recently in Mud Season Review. Karen’s first novel is scheduled for publication this year. 

A Shakespearean Sonnet by Lauren Kawamoto Lauren A. Kawamoto, born on September 8th, 2008, in Hong Kong, China, embarked on her literary journey as a budding writer in second grade. Drawing inspiration from her family of five and beloved dog, she delved into the realms of short stories, fantasy, dystopian fiction, and novels.

Short Fiction Thriller by Mark Ready Mark is a self-taught writer who works in the kitchens at Washington State University in Pullman, WA. He has a brilliant, beautiful wife named René and a beautiful, intelligent daughter named Alexandra. He also has four dachshunds and loves to write.

Poem By Katelyn Hammack Katelyn Hammack, a poet residing in central Texas, is pursuing her Master of Arts in Literature with a focus on Queer and Gender Studies at Texas State University. With a deep-rooted passion for medieval literature and a dedicated trade as a poet, she devotes her free time to writing verses, immersing ... Read more

Poem by Adam Crawford Adam Crawford is a writer of poems and short stories. His work has been published by Ink Babies Lit Mag, Poetic Anarchy Press, and The Pomegranate London. He lives in Simi Valley, California.

Short Fiction By J. Iner Souster J. Iner Souster's writing has appeared in Spillwords, Wicked Shadow Press, Written Tales, A Thin Slice of Anxiety, Friday Flash Fiction, A Story in 100 Words, 100 Word Project, The Drabble, and 101 Word Stories, and the winner of the 2022 Friday Flash Fiction Edinburgh Festival Competition.

Poem By Gurupreet Khalsa Residing in Alabama, Gurupreet K. Khalsa's journey has taken her across Ohio, Washington State, India, New Mexico, and California. Holding a Ph.D. in Instructional Design, she imparts her expertise as a part-time instructor in graduate education programs. Her literary prowess shines through numerous journal publications, with multiple poems capturing esteemed awards.

Free Verse Poem By Taya Boyles Taya Boyles is a writer based in Richmond, Virginia. She is currently a senior pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English at Virginia Commonwealth University. Taya's publishing journey started at just eight years old and has come a long way from misspelling glue.

Short Non-Fiction Story by Cynthia Johnstone Cynthia Johnstone, an author residing in the enchanting mountain town of Flagstaff, Arizona, is fervently engrossed in crafting her latest novel.

Free Verse Poem By Kimberly Madura Kimberly Madura, a distinguished writer and dedicated social worker who comes from Indiana. She uses her pen to captivate her readers with the beautiful literary works she shares.

Micropoem by DJ Tyrer Enjoy the literary work of DJ Tyrer, the visionary behind Atlantean Publishing. As the editor of View From Atlantis and the 5-7-5 Haiku Journal webzines, Tyrer's works have been featured in literary journals, including Genre: Urban Arts, Haiku Journal, Lothlorien Journal, Poetry Quarterly, and Tigershark.

Flash Fiction by Phillip Temples Phil Temples is a product of the Midwest, but he's lived in the greater Boston area for the past forty years. Phil has published five mystery-thriller novels, a novella, and four-story anthologies in addition to over 220 online short stories. He is a member of GrubStreet and the Bagel Bards.

Flash Fiction Story by Phylicia Robinson Phylicia D. Robinson is a Detroit-born and bred writer and poet who recently became a Floridian. Being from Motown, the city that hustles harder, she has lyrical music in her soul along with grit and hustle in her heart. She’s been writing since her youth and is finally emerging as ... Read more

Free Verse Poem by DJ Tyrer Enjoy the literary work of DJ Tyrer, the visionary behind Atlantean Publishing. As the editor of View From Atlantis and the 5-7-5 Haiku Journal webzines, Tyrer's works have been featured in literary journals, including Genre: Urban Arts, Haiku Journal, Lothlorien Journal, Poetry Quarterly, and Tigershark.

Poem By Thompson Emate In the beautiful city of Lagos, Nigeria, Thompson Emate shines as a light of literary brilliance. With his pen as the guiding light, he illuminates the pages of Poetry Potion, Poetry Soup, and Visual Verse, infusing them with his deep love for nature and the arts.

Poem by Moe Phillips Poet/writer/ filmmaker Moe Phillips is a native New Yorker with over 40 poems and essays published in anthologies for children and adults. Moe’s latest creation - “TheFeistybeast.com” is an audio content series she pens and produces.

Flash Fiction Short Story by Lou Raymond Lou Raymond, hailing from southern Maine, is a writer and educator based in the vibrant city of Boston. With an eclectic body of work published under various pseudonyms, he currently refrains from maintaining a social media presence or personal website, but who knows what the future holds?

Poem By Dominik Slusarczyk Dominik Slusarczyk, a versatile artist, excels in music, painting, and poetry. With a biochemistry degree from The University of Nottingham, his work has graced the pages of esteemed literary magazines like Fresh Words, Berlin Lit, and Home Planet.

Prose Poem by Cheryl Atim Alexander Cheryl Atim Alexander is an Afro Euro woman primarily of Nigerian, Greek and British descent. Currently an MFA student, she is enjoying leaning into a newer identity as a writer and has been published in Decolonial Passage (upcoming in Wilderness House Lit Review and Soul-Lit).

Flash Fiction by E. Rathke E. Rathke writes about books and games at radicaledward.substack.com. A finalist for the Baen Fantasy Adventure Award, he is the author of Glossolalia, Howl, and several other forthcoming novellas. His short fiction appears in Neon Hemlock, Mysterion Magazine, and elsewhere.

Poem by Kyle Newman KG Newman is a sportswriter who covers the Broncos and Rockies for The Denver Post. His first four collections of poems are available on Amazon. The Arizona State University alum is on Twitter, KyleNewmanDP. He is the poetry editor of Hidden Peak Press.

Free Verse Poem by Andrea Laws Andrea Laws currently resides in Lawrence, KS, working in the field of scholarly publishing with the University Press of Kansas. Her poetry has been published in three compiled books of poetry and featured on twelve literary websites, journals, and blogs.

Poem By J. Iner Souster J. Iner Souster's writing has appeared in Spillwords, Wicked Shadow Press, Written Tales, A Thin Slice of Anxiety, Friday Flash Fiction, A Story in 100 Words, 100 Word Project, The Drabble, and 101 Word Stories, and the winner of the 2022 Friday Flash Fiction Edinburgh Festival.

Free Verse Poem by Barbara Simmons Barbara Simmons, shaped by the vibrant contrasts of both Boston and California, channels the essence of these coastal influences into her profound poetry. As a retired educator, she embraces the richness of life and language, employing words as vessels for remembrance, vision, celebration, lamentation, and the pursuit of understanding.