KEERTHISRI KANNAN, FOUNDER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Keerthi (she/her) is an Indian-American writer who thinks she’s very funny. Her works have been published or is forthcoming in Ice Lolly Review, Paper Crane Journal, and elsewhere. She also edits for Renaissance Review. When she’s not writing, she’s probably playing the flute or procrastinating.

WRITING DESCRIPTION: soliloquy; the way home

RINA OLSEN, PROSE EDITOR
Rina (she/her) is the Korean-American author of Third Moon Passing (Atmosphere Press, June 2023) who enjoys ink-wash paintings, playing the piano, and obscure history. In addition to this mag, she edits for Cathartic Youth Literary Journal and Polyphony Lit. Visit her at her website: rinaolsen.com

WRITING DESCRIPTION: inspired by history

SAGE COLLIER, PROSE EDITOR
Retro at heart, Sage spends her time clacking on her vintage typewriter, playing acoustic guitar, and buying overpriced vinyl records for her Victrola. She swears she’ll publish someday. Find her works online at Heartbeat Sanctuary.

WRITING DESCRIPTION: beauty in the ordinary

MEERA SHAH, PROSE EDITOR
Often found in their own world, Meera obsesses over debate, the news, band, and writing. A fan of op-eds and argumentative writing, Meera cares deeply about past and present world issues including the education system, capitalism, and global conflict. However, Meera will never give up the chance to dive into fantasy, wondering what it would be like to live in another world.

WRITING DESCRIPTION: words wondering why

LEONG XIN YI, POETRY EDITOR
Xin Yi is a Singaporean writer who enjoys good storytelling and inventive poetry. While being deeply interested in issues of the Anthropocene, she also loves personal moments like rereading The Wandering Inn, afternoon thunderstorms, and pu’er tea.

WRITING DESCRIPTION: the weight in people

EVELYN VAN CAUWELAERT, POETRY EDITOR
Evelyn (she/her) is a Belgian writer studying English, Spanish, and Literature at university. She enjoys drawing and buying too many books she forgets to read, and she is currently writing a novel. She has also been published in Stargazette Magazine.

WRITING DESCRIPTION: thinking too much

MICHAEL WU, POETRY EDITOR
Michael (he/him) is a Chinese-American poet and student at the University of Edinburgh. While studying German and English Literature, he also enjoys slacking off whenever possible, reading manga, and writing for the radical publication The Rattlecap. He currently resides in Edinburgh.

WRITING DESCRIPTION: sleep deprived always