A.J.M. Aldrian is a graduate of Hamline University with a BFA in Creative Writing. She has publications in both Sharkreef, Ayaskala Magazine, Apocalypse Confidential Magazine and the Cauldron Anthology. She loves many genres including fiction; horror, sci-fi, literary, fantasy, and poetry, and non-fiction, historical, nature and memoir. She collects books and loves spending time with her partner and cat.

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Sydnie Beaupré is more than just a girl: they're an openly LQBTQ2IA author that lives in their own imagination: a post-apocalyptic, zombie-inhabited world, where magical creatures and supernatural occurrences are simply the mundane.

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Elizabeth Broadbent escaped the wilds of the Deep South for the Commonwealth of Virginia, where she lives with her three sons and husband. She’s the author of Ink Vine, a Southern Gothic novella publishing in April 2024 with Psychotoxin Pink, and Blood Cypress, coming out in 2025 with Raw Dog Screaming.

Her speculative fiction has appeared with, or is upcoming in, HyphenPunk, Tales to Terrify, Hyphenpunk, If There's Anyone Left, and The Cafe Irreal, among others. In summer of 2023, ELJ Edition published her novelette, Naked & Famous, about teenagers faking appearances of the South Carolina Lizardman. Her nonfiction has appeared in The Washington Post, Insider, and Time.

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Barbara Candiotti is a former High Tech Worker who now focuses on photography, art, and writing.

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Binod Dawadi, a polymath from Kathmandu, Nepal, is a beacon of creativity, intellect, and activism. Armed with a master's degree in English, Dawadi wields the power of words to enact societal change. His journey as a writer, teacher, artist, photographer, model, and singer is a testament to his boundless passion and talent.

Dawadi's artistic endeavors transcend conventional boundaries. His digital paintings and photography capture the essence of his surroundings, while his literary works provide profound insights into the human condition. His commitment to social progress is palpable in every stroke of his brush and syllable of his pen.

As an advocate for change, Dawadi actively participates in global events and exhibitions. From the "International Art Festival" in Korea to the "Creating People's Side Virtual International Exhibition" in Hungary, his work has graced prestigious platforms worldwide. Each exhibition serves as a testament to his unwavering dedication to enlightenment and transformation.

In addition to his visual artistry, Dawadi's written works have left an indelible mark on the literary world. His contributions to esteemed publications such as Prodigy Published, Poetry Soup, and ILA Magazine have garnered widespread acclaim. Furthermore, his authored books, including the iconic "The Power of Words" series and "Serenity’s Ecstasy," serve as beacons of inspiration for readers worldwide.

Beyond his artistic pursuits, Dawadi's involvement in education and activism further solidifies his role as a catalyst for change. As a teacher, he imparts knowledge and wisdom to future generations, nurturing minds to think critically and creatively. His advocacy efforts, exemplified by his participation in events like "Speak Up Be Heard," underscore his unwavering commitment to social justice and equality.

In every facet of his life, Binod Dawadi embodies the transformative power of art and words. His journey is a testament to the belief that through creativity, education, and activism, meaningful change can be achieved, one brushstroke, one sentence, one melody at a time.

Websites
https://sydniebeaupre.wixsite.com/binoddawadi
https://sydniebeaupre.wixsite.com/thepowerofwords

Published Books Links
Draft 2 Digital: https://books2read.com/ap8v010d-Binod-Dawadi

Facebook page link
https://www.facebook.com/binod.dawadi.733

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Hailing from a massive, wildly supportive family, Mark DiStefano enjoys eating food with his many siblings and writing movie screenplays with his twin brother John.

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Shikhar Dixit’s stuff has appeared in such venues as Weird Horror, Space & Time, Dark Regions, Journ-E, Strange Horizons and Not One of Us. His fiction has been printed in several anthologies, including The Darker Side, Songs From Dead Singers, and Barnes & Noble’s 365 Scary Stories. He lives with his wife somewhere in the deep, dark heart of New Jersey. To learn more, visit his website at SlipOfThePen.com.

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Jaytham Firestar is a Chicago-based fantasy artist specializing in colorful and whimsical 2D illustrations. Jaytham is driven to combine their innate passion for justice with their artistic talents to create inspirational spaces that uplift the LGBTQ+ community and other marginalized voices. They currently run the YouTube channel Queer Aesthetics, a new channel dedicated to supporting artists and exposing LGBTQ+ art history. Jaytham hopes to speak through their vibrant and affirming art to convey messages of radical love, mutual aid, and decolonization. Learn more about Jaytham at https://artbyfirestar.carrd.co/, and follow @ArtByFirestar on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky to see project updates.

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Amelia Gorman lives in Eureka where she spends her free time exploring tidepools and redwoods with her dogs and foster dogs. Her fiction has appeared in Nightscript 6 and Cellar Door from Dark Peninsula Press. You can read some of her poetry in Vastarien, Utopia Science Fiction, and Strange Horizons. Her first chapbook, the Elgin-winning Field Guide to Invasive Species of Minnesota, is available from Interstellar Flight Press. Her microchapbook, The Worm Sonnets, is available from The Quarter Press.

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J. D. Harlock is an American writer, editor, researcher, and academic pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of St. Andrews. In addition to their work at Solarpunk Magazine, as a poetry editor, and at Android Press, as an editor, Harlock’s writing has been featured in Strange Horizons, New York University's Library of Arabic Literature, and the British Council’s Voices Magazine. You can find them on LinkedIn, Twitter, Threads, & Instagram.



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Alicia Hilton is an author, editor, arbitrator, professor, actor, and former FBI Special Agent. Her poems have been nominated for the Rhysling Award and the Dwarf Stars Award. Her work has appeared in Back 2 OmniPark, Creepy Podcast, Daily Science Fiction, Eastern Iowa Review, J Journal: New Writing on Justice, Litro, Mslexia, Neon, NonBinary Review, Penumbric Speculative Fiction, Space and Time, Unnerving, Vastarien, Year’s Best Hardcore Horror Volumes 4, 5 & 6, and elsewhere. She is a member of the Horror Writers Association, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Poetry Association, and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association. Her website is https://aliciahilton.com. Follow her on Twitter @aliciahilton01 and Bluesky @aliciahilton.bsky.social.


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Janis Butler Holm served as Associate Editor for Wide Angle, the film journal, and currently works as a writer and editor in sunny Los Angeles. Her prose, poems, art, and performance pieces have appeared in small-press, national, and international magazines. Her plays have been produced in the U.S., Canada, Russia, and the U.K.

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Cassandra Sims Knight lives in Portland, OR with her pets, who are not pulling their weight on social media. Her fiction has appeared in several magazines, including Stupefying Stories, Luna Station Quarterly, and Drunk Monkeys. You can find her on social media @scifisibyl or at cassandrasimsknight.com.



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Denny E. Marshall has had art, poetry, and fiction published. Some recent credits include cover art for Typehouse Magazine Jan. 2022 and interior art in Dreams & Nightmares Magazine Jan. 2022 as well as poetry in Page & Spine April 2022. Website is www.dennymarshall.com.

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Matt McHugh was born in suburban Pennsylvania, attended LaSalle University in Philadelphia, and after a few years as a Manhattanite, currently calls New Jersey home. Website: mattmchugh.com

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Matteo Moretti was born in Rome on 22 July 1990. His first novel Una Goccia di Tenebra was published in 2018 by La Caravella Editrice. "Our Love is Here to Stay" was his first work published in English. He likes movies, novels, comic books, video games and tabletop RPGs. He doesn't like happy endings.

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Drew Pisarra is the author of two poetry collections, Infinity Standing Up and Periodic Boyfriends; two short story collections, Publick Spanking and You're Pretty Gay; and two radio plays, Price in Purgatory and The Strange Case of Nick M.

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Mark Rich has published fiction, criticism, and poetry in publications ranging from Asimov's SF, Analog, and F&SF to Chiron Review, POEM, and The New York Review of Science Fiction. His most recent book, which focuses on the time period 1859-1958, is Toys in the Age of Wonder: Science Fiction, Society, and the Symbolism of Play (McFarland, 2020). He gardens, writes, and restores minor antiquities in the Coulee region of western Wisconsin.

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J.H. Siegal writes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, music, and code. He plays barrelhouse piano and produces the musical group Red Spot Rhythm Section. His writing has appeared in Michigan Quarterly Review and Skeptic Magazine, among others. Currently, he is at work on his first novel. He lives with his wife and two children near Chicago, IL.

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Carl Scharwath has appeared globally with 175+ journals selecting his writing or art. Carl has published three poetry books and his latest book, Ebb Tide Reflections, features poetry, short stories and photography (World Inkers, NYC.) Carl has four photography books, published by Praxis and CreatiVingenuitiy. His photography was exhibited in the Mount Dora and The Leesburg Centers for the Arts. Carl is currently a co-editor with ILA Magazine, art editor at Glitterati and former editor for Minute Magazine. He was nominated for three The Best of the Net Awards (2021-23,)and a 2023 Pushcart Nomination for work in Ebb Tide Reflections.

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Claire Smith writes poetry to explore other worlds: fairy tale, folklore, myth and more. Most recently her poems have appeared in the journals: Corvid Queen, Ink, Sweat & Tears, and Spectral Realms. She is currently working on a PhD in English and Creative Writing at the University of Gloucestershire. She lives in the heart of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, U.K. with her husband and their very spoilt Tonkinese cat, Ishtar. Find her on the Internet at: http://www.divingfornightmares.co.uk/, Facebook: @divingfornightmares, and Instagram: @clairesdivingfornightmares.

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Yuliia Vereta (she/her) is a Polish writer of Ukrainian origin who is now living her third life in Katowice, where she works as a translator and is a poet on a good day and a disaster-maker on a bad one. Her speculative works have been published in print and online, among others in Star*Line, Dreams and Nightmares, Asimov’s Science Fiction, Leading Edge, Penumbric, Kaleidotrope, and ParSec. She is a 2022 Best of the Net Nominee.

When she isn't working, writing or cooking, she tries to remake her stationary time machine into a smaller portable model, since the one she currently owns does not fit into the elevator of the 12-story building where she lives and constantly becomes the source of strange questions at airport customs.

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Matthew Wilson has been published in Star*Line, Night to Dawn magazine, Hiraeth Publishing and many more. His first story collection Gargoyles of the Abbey is now available on kindle.