Who We Are

Naomi Anne Goldner is a San Francisco-based writer of fiction, non-fiction and poetry and holds an MFA in Fiction from San Francisco State University. Founder of WordSpaceStudios Literary Arts Center and Chariot Press Literary Journal, she is currently querying her first novel OUR LAST SACRIFICE. Her work can be found at www.naomigoldner.com

Amy G. Latham, Associate Editor, holds an MFA in Fiction and an MA in English from San Francisco State University, where she has taught in the College of Liberal Arts and the College of Business. Her literary work has appeared or is forthcoming in Gulf Coast, Epiphany, Greensboro Review, Camera Obscura, Fourteen Hills, and other journals. She has been recognized with The Dillydoun Review short story prize and the Wilner Award for short fiction, and her story “Combustion” was adapted for a short film by Quiet Lightning. She is currently at work on a collaborative audiodrama with sponsorship from Independent Arts & Media and a debut novel.

Eid Almujaibel, Editor, is a writer based in San Francisco. His fiction & poetry explore the human identity as constructed in the spaces we find ourselves in. Prevalent throughout his works are dance & music, often navigated in the broader context of culture. His creative nonfiction is inspired by the transcendental mystery found in the mundane. He holds a BA in English from the University of Colorado Boulder and is pursuing his MFA in Creative Writing at San Francisco State University.

Brandon Daily is the author of three novels, A Murder Country, The Valley, andThrough the Dark, as well as a collection of fiction, Darkening. His fiction, nonfiction, plays, and poetry have appeared in numerous journals and magazines. He is a graduate of Lindenwood University’s MFA program.

Gaby Del Rosario, Social Media Manager, is a writer, digital strategist, and communications professional passionate about amplifying creative voices. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Notre Dame and is pursuing a Master’s in Digital Media and Storytelling at Loyola University Chicago. With experience in journalism, public relations, and social media management, Gaby blends her love for writing and the arts with digital engagement strategies. Explore her work at gabydelrosario.com.

A.T. Yano is a concept artist and writer. She received a BFA in Applied Visual Arts from Oregon State University with a Minor in Writing and an MFA in Fine Art from Pratt Institute. Her writing has been published in Cagibi, Cathexis Northwest Press, The Gravity of the Thing, Suburbia Journal, and more. Her visual art has been exhibited in Oregon and New York City, and she has worked as a concept artist on AAA and indie video games such as Apex Legends, PUBG Mobile, Zoma, and more. In her free time, she indulges in her love for science, black coffee, long walks, and melodic, moody music.

Trinity Richardson is a nonbinary poet with a BA in Communication and Creative Writing from the University of South Florida. They are the author of chapbook Accompaniment in an Empty Room. Outside of writing, their interests include painting, journaling, and faerie-hunting.

Ella Dulovic Burch is a content strategist and holds a B.A. from Harvard in Gender Studies and Government. She is a recent graduate applying to creative writing MFA programs and her work addresses womanhood, youth, violence, and the American South from a queer Bosnian-American’s perspective. Her work appears in fiction on the Web, Pato Journal, and her substack, sensible decay.

Rachel Dupont is a writer and editor who is obsessed with good stories. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a creative writing concentration from Indiana University School of Liberal Arts. Her creative nonfiction explores themes of feminism, sexuality, embodiment, trauma, and spirituality, which she shares on Substack under her publication, Curiouser (@rdupes). A devoted reader, Rachel’s favorite author is Ann Patchett. She enjoys good coffee, plants, and a daily yoga practices. She lives in West Michigan with her partner and their beloved cat, TK. With expertise in editing and writing in multiple genres, she merges creativity with precision to craft evocative narratives.

Saty Mukherjee is an emerging copyeditor and writer born in India but raised in the quiet suburbs of New Jersey. They currently work part-time as an English Tutor and as a reader for Wallstrait, Chestnut Review, and The Common. They take inspiration from many places, ranging from the quiet aisles of a grocery store, the sprawling landscapes of the video games they play, and the powerful stories in the books they read. Although their work is yet to be published, they look forward to sharing their voice with a broader audience in the near future. On the days they aren’t working, they can often be found immersed in needlework, lost in their favorite game, or reading by the warm glow of a lamp clamped to their windowsill.

Sam Mayer is a writer, editor, and high-octane creative with a B.A. in English and an A.S. in Simulation and Game Development. With experience spanning publishing, game development, and film, they’ve edited literary magazines, analyzed screenplays, and contributed to independent game projects. Their work has taken them to Neuwirth & Associates, ODDA Magazine, and the Nashville Film Festival, where they’ve gained hands-on experience in editorial work, content development, and production. Passionate about storytelling in all its forms, Sam enjoys crafting narratives that leave a lasting impact across books, film, and interactive media. When Sam’s not writing, she’s editing. And when she’s not editing… she’s probably still writing. See more of their work at https://samanthaaverymayer.wixsite.com/portfolio

Courtney McEunn is a writer from southwest Oklahoma. She’s currently enrolled in the MFA program at Oklahoma State University. Her work has been published in Red Rock Review, MOONLIGHTING by Lit Pub, The Dead Mule School of Southern Literature, and others. Courtney currently lives in Stillwater, Oklahoma, working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the OSU English Department. To learn more or to read her work, visit https://www.courtneymceunn.com/

Jenica Amalita loves experimenting with words and meanings. An avid reader, she is constantly looking at how narrativity changes stories in their entirety. She is pursuing a Masters in Political Science at St Joseph’s University, Bangalore. She has been published in Lit Shark Magazine and Door is a Jar Magazine amongst others and is a staff writer for Bardics Anonymous.

Amber B. Mullinax is a writer and artist from South Carolina, where she received her B.A in English (Professional Writing) with a minor in Visual Art. She is the recipient of the 2021 New Voices Creative Writing Award and recently served as a copyeditor in the Fall 2024 Solum Literary Press Mentorship Program. Her works can be found in several literary journals such as Sanctuary, New Voices, Flint Hills Review, and more.