THE EXHIBITION
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THE EXHIBITION •
‘The Man Erased by Suburbia’
Ryan Rahman is a writer based in Orlando, Florida. His works have appeared in Beyond Words Magazine, The Stardust Review, Half and One, BarBar, Humans of The World, WILDsound Writing Festival (Festival for Poetry), Wingless Dreamer Publisher, Moonstone Arts Center, Poets Choice, and The Word's Faire. When he’s not writing, Ryan enjoys reading, listening to music, watching movies, and traveling.
‘I Thought I Saw You Today’
Olivia Kral is a New England-based artist, poet, and token ‘lesbian with a Subaru’. When not in an existential crisis, you'll find her researching the history of a niche topic or replaying a CD for the 12th time in a row. Connect with her @oliviagkral
‘For the Suggestion Box’, ‘Undressing’ & ‘In a Whirlwind’
Peggy Heitmann received honorable mention in the 2025 Ron Rash Awards. She is an award-winning poet who received a 2024 pushcart nomination from Gyroscope Review. She has published poems in Wild Word Poetry, Atlanta Review and Pine Song. She considers herself both word and visual artist. Peggy lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband and two cats.
‘Givers Are Grievers’
Aubrey Lynch is a disabled Pennsylvanian-born writer living in Florida. She graduated from Cedar Crest College in May, 2023. Her poem, "First Kiss," was recently published in the 2025 edition of "The Central Dissent".
‘The Amazing M.’
Greg Walklin’s work has appeared in Arts and Letters, Hawai’i Pacific Review, Emrys Journal, Palooka, and Pulp Literature, among other publications.
‘Art Asylum’
Noah Redondo is an aspiring creative writer one year removed from graduating college who has a passion for writing
‘Command Me’
Ryan Bolding is a queer poet based in Seattle. His work explores intimacy, autonomy, and the contradictions of modern life. Recent poems appear or are forthcoming in Cathexis Northwest Press, Neon Origami, Fjords Review, and Wingless Dreamer.
‘Cutting Holes in the Blanket’
Will Carter is a Lecturer of English at Kennesaw State University. His memoir, Getting Better, which covers the first seven months of his recovery after suffering a brain injury and a stroke during his senior year of high school, is published by Running Wild Press. Will had been published in His View from Home, Brain Injury Hope Magazine, The South Florida Poetry Journal, and more.
‘Instrumental Interlude’
Emma Townsend is a two time children's book author and poet. Her most recent work can be found in Parley Lit and Vast Chasm Magazine.
‘The Age of Acquisition’
Rebeka Goodman writes about fragile bodies, errant planets, and words that misbehave. She's a linguist by training, a poet by compulsion, and often mistaken for a constellation.
‘This Is Traumatic (Or Am I Just Dramatic?)’
Anna Oh is an aspiring writer from Singapore who enjoys exploring themes of existentialism. Her other hobbies include avoiding human interaction and finding her place in the universe. She also runs the Critical Thinking Café on Substack.
‘The Rat In English Class’
Richard Weems is the author of three short story collections, one of which was a finalist for the Eric Hoffer Book Prize. His work has appeared in North American Review, The Gettysburg Review, Beloit Fiction Journal and elsewhere. He just recently retired from teaching.
‘Like a Dog’
J.C. Dooley currently lives in Beijing, where he teaches literature at a private bilingual high school. When he's not working or thinking about work, he's reading, playing chess, or visiting the local gym.
‘THE DINNER PARTY’
Meg Tenuta was born on Valentine's Day in San Antonio, TX, and has been chasing stories, stages, and spotlights ever since. A singer, dancer, and actress by trade, she moved to Los Angeles at 19. She spent her early career performing across the country, eventually appearing on reality TV shows like I Survived a Japanese Game Show, American Idol, and Summer Camp, along with landing over 100 commercials credits. Now based in the suburbs of Chicago with her husband and two daughters, she's focused on completing her debut novel; a mythological, emotionally layered story she's been shaping for years.
‘THE MOURNFUL MAN & THE SEA’
Peter J. Grieco is a musician, songwriter, and retired school bus driver from Buffalo, NY. His poems have been widely published in small magazines on-line and in print.