“Being queer saved my life. Often we see queerness as a deprivation. But when I look at my life, I saw that queerness demanded an alternative innovation from me. I had to make alternative routes; it made me curious; it made me ask, 'Is this enough for me?"
- Ocean Vuong
Topics
v for violet by sahar
Things Muslim girls who like girls try not to think about by Sahar
the body is a small church i visit to remember you by Lemon
in praise of soft armor by Lemon
a confession five years too late by Fray Narte
when i say that i’m yours by Fray Narte
A Broken Piano by Jacs Guderley
this kind of love, i learned from my mother by Fray Narte
starry nights in manila by Fray Narte
olive branch by Fray Narte
for each time we incarnate by Fray Narte
Fray Narte is a writer, researcher, and mental health professional from Iloilo, Philippines. Her works are featured in Kasingkasing Press, Alpas Journal, Aster Lit, and Astraea Zine. With bared teeth and an unflinching perspective, Fray's writing confronts personal trauma, reclaims womanhood and queerness, and explores the themes of loss, personal identity, and the grotesque facets of her femininity.
My experience by Brynlein
Brynlein (or Bryn) is a 14 year old grade nine student from Devon Alberta. They identify as genderfluid and bisexual and their pronouns change with their gender. They plan to pursue psycology and music post secondary. In their free time, they enjoy working on songs, art, or poetry. Bryn enjoys crocheting and reading for low energy pass-times. They like biking, camping and skiing for more outdoors activities.
Anxious but Attached By Rachel Moniz
Hello, my name is Rachel Moniz and I am a second year college student. I enjoy throwing myself into new hobbies and am currently learning to crochet, play the guitar, and practice my Portuguese and Spanish. I write in my spare time as it helps me reflect on my life and my past. I am a bisexual woman who tries to take a positive outlook on life and how to spread that energy with everyone I meet!
Solidarity by Taz Hunt
I'm a studying zoologist, which is where I draw a lot of inspiration for my pieces. Bugs are my favorites, I do bug-inspired makeup looks, and I hope to do conservation work in the US for them in the future, but on the side I enjoy writing, kickboxing, and Irish dance.
love under the daunting kaleidoscope by Mia Soto
M.S. Blues is one of the most decorated figures in the literary magazine community. She currently serves on 21 magazine boards and has over 250 publications. She’s the Editor-in-Chief of DICED Online, the Co Editor-in-Chief of The Beaulieu Gazette, and the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of The Infinite Blues Review. In addition to her many literary endeavors, she is a college student, the host of an upcoming podcast called expresiones melancólicas, and the Founder/Director of her non-profit, Melancholic Ignition. She resides in the Bay Area, California. Her first book, Collected Works, is currently available on Amazon. You can find her on Instagram @m.s.blues_