Contributors

Laurel Bailey is an English Major with a Creative Writing Minor from a small town five minutes from Arcadia (no, she will not tell you the name of the town, you stalker) who typically writers longer form stories but also enjoys dabbling in short stories and poetry. She enjoys experimenting with form and narrative choice and her writing style leans more toward stream of consciousness. Laurel would like you to know that she does not control her stories, it is her characters, they can be very demanding and very annoying. Her favorite genres to write are mystery, horror, fantasy, or a combination of the three. She cannot write anything happy. She blames this on the fact that she sold her soul for cold brew coffee, better writing skills, and a lifetime supply of Phillies tickets, the latter of which she is still waiting for. That is probably a good thing because they lose whenever she goes (she pinkie promises it's not her fault).

Micah Deane is a third-year student at Arcadia University majoring in Early Childhood Education. She is a member of the SAJE Fellowship, which focuses on Social Action and Justice in Education, and is passionate about creating equitable learning environments for young children. Micah studied abroad in Spain over the summer, an experience that deepened her love for traveling and observing different cultures. She enjoys staying active and exploring new environments, both locally and abroad. Coming from parents who are from two different worlds, Micah values the richness of multicultural perspectives and carries that appreciation into her academic, personal, and professional life.

Ryan Everleth is a senior English major with a concentration in creative writing. While his ultimate goal is to become a novelist, he's developed a passion for short stories, crafting tales that are either deadly serious or utterly bizarre--there's no in-between.

Sala Gu was born in Guangdong, China, and currently resides in Philadelphia. She is a person who loves life and is passionate about finding the little joys and heartwarming moments in everyday life.

Allison Hendershot, a junior Creative Writing major, hasn't written anything because the newest Pokémon game just came out, so consider this publication a small miracle. Read more of her work in Moonstone Arts Center's Young Writers Anthology, Loco Mag, and past Quiddity Issues.

Joshua Lantingua is the type of person who doesn't take no for an answer. He comes from a family and culture of hustle, ambition, and determination on everything and anything they put their minds to. Even though his journey with poetry is new, Joshua learned how to speak from the heart and watch how it all connects and flows.

Ava Martyn is a freshman Exploratory Studies major with a heavy interest in all forms of art. Ava hopes to one day publish Young Adult fiction novels and share her creations with the world.

Christina McCauley is a middle-aged undergrad juggling school, two teenage daughters, a husband, and a very handsome dog. When she’s not studying or running mom-taxi duties, you can usually find her singing- anytime, anyplace.

Joanne McGinniss is a Junior Early Childhood Education Major (Pre-k - 4) and a special education (k - 12) dual certification. She is passionate about writing and loves to lets words flow on a page. She also loves photography specifically taking pictures of animals, nature, and landscapes whenever she has free time. She also enjoys writing in a different format through song writing as she grew up with a strong musical influence that she carries on today.

Riley James Russo is a teenaged author split between Ohio and Pennsylvania who endeavors to explore the human experience through various written forms, including novel, script, and poem. More information on their work is available on their Instagram, @rileyjamesrusso. 

Zoey White is a junior English major with a Literature concentration. She enjoys writing poetry for class and in her free time. Zoey hopes that her work leaves readers feeling understood, yet questioning the world around them.

Ali Whitlock is a sophomore studying Creative Writing with a minor in Secondary Education. She loves the freedom of writing and enjoys creating immersive stories that inspire others. She is currently working on a novel, various poems, and a few short stories. Some of her other hobbies include photography, listening to music, reading, visiting the aquarium, exploring nature, and hanging out with family and friends.