Our seventh PRINT issue

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PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 11th 2023

Read about the features and contributors included in this issue below.

Nature | Sound & Summit

Embark on an outdoor exploration with Bobby Naugle as he visits the South Island of New Zealand

City | Buenos Aires

Dan Brown Finds Unexpected delights and stressors in this Magnificent South American Metropolis

World | Cradled Between Oceans

Editor-in-Chief Alexander Rigby spends two weeks in South Africa on a revealing trip of a lifetime

Art | Illustrating Ennui

The moody and Edward Gorey-esque artwork of Sean Gallagher is profiled in this issue’s art feature

Writing | Undreaming in Autumn

Two poems by Chrissy Martin evoke intense emotions through her
stunning use of language

Photography | The Maine Coast

Marie Cowan showcases her gorgeous photography of the stone coast that will always have her heart

Self | An Open Letter to My Former Friend

Ethan Fig’s personal essay reveals the raw emotions of what it’s like to lose a close friend unexpectedly

Design | Upcycling Furniture

We interview Mae + Mango founder, Erica Tarasek about her upcycling furniture business

Society | People Pleaser

Writer Halli Marshall ponders over what it means to be a people pleaser, and how it can affect our relationships

Chrissy Martin

Chrissy Martin is an Assistant Professor of English at Centenary College of Louisiana. She is the Poetry Editor and a founding editor for Arcturus. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Harpur Palate, Cherry Tree, Crab Creek Review, and Carve Magazine.

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Sean Gallagher

Sean Gallagher is an artist and illustrator living in Charleston, South Carolina. His work has won a handful of awards and he was recently spotlighted as one of the top ten emerging artists in the low-country for the Under the Radar competition from Charleston Magazine. His artwork has also been featured in publications like Fauxmoir Literary Magazine, Quarter Press, and High Shelf Press, to name a few.

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Halli MarshalL

Halli Marshall lives in Portland, Maine with her husband and dogs, Maggie and Chip. She is a recent graduate of the Stonecoast MFA program at the University of Southern Maine and writes short fiction, screenplays, and the occasional introspective essay. When not reading or writing, Halli can usually be found treating herself to a nice little snack.

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Bobby Naugle

Bobby Naugle is an optometrist by trade and an avid traveler by hobby. He lived in Phoenix, Arizona for four years, and now resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with his partner.

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Dan Brown

Dan Brown is a part-time freelance photographer living in Pittsburgh, PA who is always seeking out a new city to visit or food to try. He likes spending his time riding his bike and can often be found at his local coffee shop or wine bar.  

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Marie Cowan

Marie Cowan is a photographer and ceramicist from Brunswick, Maine. She teaches pottery classes for children and enjoys long walks along the coast with her husband, Burt.

Erica Tarasek

Erica Tarasek is the creator and owner of Mae + Mango, a small business located in Buffalo, New York. Mae + Mango specializes in upcycled furniture, interior styling, and decorating services. Erica describes her style as boho chic, and enjoys using funky colors and patterns for a pop! By using one of a kind designs, Erica aims to add a fresh look to every space she works on.

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Ethan Fig

Ethan Fig grew up in a small town in North Dakota. He currently lives in Seattle, Washington, with his dog, Newton, and works in the travel industry. An avid fisherman who enjoys sailing, Ethan hopes to one day boat across the Pacific. He is the author of the poetry collection, Days in August.

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