The Word's Faire . 10/15/25 The Word's Faire . 10/15/25

‘Black, White, Read All Over’ & ‘Wasted Ink’

Fiona Hartmann is a writer living in Toronto, Canada. She is interested in creating thought-provoking fiction that creates emotional connections that transcend through the digital landscape of modernity. Find her published and forthcoming work in Kelp Journal, Shot Glass Journal, Neologism Poetry Journal and elsewhere.

The Word's Faire . 10/14/25 The Word's Faire . 10/14/25

‘Sonder’ & ‘Trees’

S.E. Street’s fiction, nonfiction, and poetry have been published in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. She is a recipient of the Dymocks Short Story Prize for fiction, the Hunter Writers Award, and the SCWC HARP winner for poetry.

The Word's Faire . 10/13/25 The Word's Faire . 10/13/25

‘Patria’, ‘Swan Dive’ & ‘Do you Know the Aloneness of Oceans?’

Daniela Neira is a Scottish-Chilean writer traveling the world and telling its stories.

The Word's Faire . 10/12/25 The Word's Faire . 10/12/25

‘The Colony’, ‘Morning’ & ‘Dignity’

Jennifer Handy is the author of the poetry chapbooks California Burning (Bottlecap Press, 2024) and Dirt (Finishing Line Press, 2025).

The Word's Faire . 10/11/25 The Word's Faire . 10/11/25

‘Paper Kisses’

Lise Mayne (aka LG Pomerleau) is a retired educator writing poetry and prose from her home in Alberta. An associate of the League of Canadian Poets, the Canadian Authors’ Association and the Writers’ Union of Canada, her poetry is published in ten international literary publications, honoured by five award nominations. Lise’s life-long passion for Canadian history and immigration stories inspired two novels, Becoming Sand (2012) and Time Enough (Oprelle Publications, 2024)

The Word's Faire . 10/10/25 The Word's Faire . 10/10/25

‘Fish Don’t Blink’

James Henry Hils is a pseudonymous fiction writer and technology attorney based in Atlanta, GA. He is currently at work on his debut manuscript of literary fiction.

The Word's Faire . 10/9/25 The Word's Faire . 10/9/25

‘Its Only Bees’

Sully Proctor is a writer from North Carolina. He enjoys long walks on the beach. When not enjoying long walks on the beach, he advocates for the dismantlement of suburban lawns.

The Word's Faire . 10/5/25 The Word's Faire . 10/5/25

‘You Make Me Smile’

Evan Truth does live sound for rock bands in his city. By day, when he isn't reading the work of literary greats, he is trying to write his own. Follow him on Instagram @evan.truth.

The Word's Faire . 10/4/25 The Word's Faire . 10/4/25

‘Autism Spectrum Disorder, Type 1’ & ‘Near and Nigh’

Keith W. Norris is an insurance claims professional by day, and a poet and author by night. He is a graduate of Western Kentucky University, and attended the Naslund-Mann School of Writing at Spalding University. He is on the autism spectrum, and frequently writes about that issue. He lives in Moraine, Ohio.

The Word's Faire . 10/3/25 The Word's Faire . 10/3/25

‘Marooned’

Edward Baranosky has painted seascapes since he was seven years old. His focus on marine- scapes, draws him back to visit his native home in the American east coast, for inspiration from the North Atlantic. His work emphasizes the present - in the ever-changing moments of water. As a poet-artist he crosses the channels and pathways between the visual and the textual. He continues to exhibit in the United States and Canada.

The Word's Faire . 10/2/25 The Word's Faire . 10/2/25

‘Terrycloth’ & ‘My Cicada Song’

Rachel Seidel is a poet and visual artist based in Pennsylvania. Her work explores themes of love, identity, and nature. She has been published in Wingless Dreamer. When not writing, she teaches kindergarten and practices archery—though not at the same time.

The Word's Faire . 10/1/25 The Word's Faire . 10/1/25

‘Blonde’

Brianna Genoble is a writer and recent MFA graduate from Spartanburg, South Carolina. Her work ranges from literary to speculative fiction. She loves the taboo, the surreal, and the human condition.

The Word's Faire . 9/30/25 The Word's Faire . 9/30/25

‘Downpour’

CD Mangal is a student who loves to write poetry and is inspired by nature. When not writing, CD can usually be found dancing.

The Word's Faire . 9/29/25 The Word's Faire . 9/29/25

‘Samfunn’

Crispin Anderlini is a professional storyteller using images, text, and video who now lives and writes and photographs in Penang, Malaysia. Previous work has appeared in various places, including Litro USA, Fresh Ink Anthologies, and Between These Shores Literary & Arts Annual.

The Word's Faire . 9/28/25 The Word's Faire . 9/28/25

‘For Aubrey 4’ & ‘Onder Het Leven’

Paul Potts is an 18 year old Oklahoman poet. He began writing poetry in late 2024 after a recommendation from his teachers and peers. You can find his works in the JUST POETRY! 2024-2025 anthologies and the OKCTE YWC 2025 Anthology.

The Word's Faire . 9/27/25 The Word's Faire . 9/27/25

‘A Standing Ovation’

Richard McMullin graduated from The University of Massachusetts, where he studied creative writing. Originally from Boston, he worked as a social worker for five years and then moved to New York to work for McGraw-Hill. After three years living in New York, he moved to Chicago to work as a publishing rep. His stories have appeared in Half and One, Literatus, Write Launch, and Words Faire.