Priya Deshpande - Book Review
Priya Deshpande is a Seattle‑based librarian and literary critic whose essays focus on intergenerational narratives and place‑based storytelling.
Marcus Abernathy - Poet
Marcus Abernathy explores masculinity, manual labor, and Midwestern landscapes in his poetry. Growing up in rural Michigan, where his father worked construction, Marcus developed an ear for the rhythm of work-talk and the particular music of tools against materials. His collection "Blueprints for Temporary Shelters" examines spaces both physical and emotional.
Elena Vasquez – Writer
Elena Vasquez crafts magical realism narratives set in contemporary urban landscapes. After immigrating from Bogotá to Boston as a teenager, she draws from both worlds to explore themes of displacement, memory, and inherited trauma. Her third novel, "The Inheritance of Smoke," follows three generations of women who can briefly speak with the dead through objects left behind.
Oliver Keen – Writer
Oliver Keen is a book lover and writer from New York City. His passion lies in sharing diverse narratives and exploring literature's impact on society.