Contributors
Emily Brooks, a writer on the autism spectrum, advocates for social justice and works with disabled young people in New York City. Currently pursuing her MA in Disability Studies, Emily is passionate about affecting change in the disability and LGBTQ communities.2 Articles
Katherine Locke lives and writes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she’s ruled by her feline overlords and her addiction to chai lattes. Her dayjobs always vary, but in the past she’s worked in nuclear weapons abolition activism, lead poisoning prevention and education, and food safety programs at a mushroom farm. She secretly believes most books are fairytales in disguise. She’s the author of Turning Pointe, Second Position, and the forthcoming Finding Center.2 Articles
Jacqueline Koyanagi is a science fiction and fantasy author who lives in a landscape made of pages and ink and words, howling with her dog between chapters, chewing the sky and picking stars from between her teeth. Her debut science-fantasy novel, Ascension, is available in stores and online booksellers, and she also has a piece in Haikasoru's Phantasm Japan.2 Articles
Fiorella Morzi has four copies of The Witches by Roald Dahl that she bought all at once at a second-hand shop. She appreciates Quentin Blake’s original cover art for the story, of which—lucky for her—he made several. She likes to divide her time between dreaming of ways to be a witch, thinking about self-care, and reading anything Audre Lorde has written.2 Articles
Mary Wilson is a junior in high school. She wants to study psychology and writing in college, and loves to read, write, listen to music, perform slam poetry and advocate for mental disorders/illnesses. She lives in Missouri with her mom, dad, little sister, dogs and fish.2 Articles
Ellen Rozek is a gigantic word nerd who memorized some of her favorite books before she was old enough to read them herself. She writes contemporary young adult and new adult fiction, but she'll read just about anything as long as the premise excites her. When she isn't working full-time as an administrative assistant, Ellen puts her hyper-organized mind to use planning trips she can't afford to take. Tourette's Syndrome is the most noticeable of her mental health issues, but she's happy to discuss any of them with you if you ask nicely. You can find her on Twitter or her blog, chatting away about books, the writing process, and social issues.2 Articles
Danielle is a freelance editor and a reader very committed to her Goodreads reading challenge. She still loves the classic young adult novels from her youth and feels compelled to give a home to any '80s YA novel she sees when thrifting.1 Articles
L.J. Kelley is a new writer, registered nurse, and adoptive mother. She has a B.A. in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis and a B.S. in Nursing from Saint Louis University. L.J. has completed her first young adult novel and is excited about her next project, a collection of short stories that push the envelope and open the dialogue for subjects that may be difficult to discuss. Some of her initial flash fiction work has been published on Mash Stories and Story64. Three additional pieces are scheduled for online publication in The Bookends Review in December 2016, and in the spring issues of The Greenwich Village Literary Review and Empty Sink. She lives with her husband and two children in Winston-Salem.1 Articles
Angeline B. Adams loves to uncover little-known stories and bring them to a wider audience, and to retell old tales in a new way. Her writing is informed by a passion for folklore and history, but also by a commitment to diversity.1 Articles
Despite being born with a disability, Christyna Hunter has surpassed all perilous predictions. She graduated from college where a friend introduced her to romance novels, started a freelance writing career, self-published two romance novels, and worked at a non-profit organization. Currently she works as a library associate with Loudoun County Public Libraries in Virginia, reads romance novels in her free time, and prays often to her writing muse. You can find more pieces by Christyna Hunter at Public Libraries Online.1 Articles