move? : A poem by Amy Lu
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move? : A poem by Amy Lu

“The light the media paints Indigenous peoples in is often racially-profiled, unfair and from a settler-colonialist point of view. I want to help rewrite the narrative with my poem and show the struggles these people are going through to protect their traditional territories. “

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A Farewell to Joann Fabrics
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A Farewell to Joann Fabrics

In this ode to Joann Fabrics, Kennedy Smith reflects on the role it played in her creative journey - from childhood sewing projects to solo Pinterest-fueled runs. As the store shuts down for good, she captures the quiet heartbreak of losing a space that felt like a safe haven for crafters and offline creativity.

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Preserving Humanity Through Literature: A Conversation with Ruchi Acharya
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Preserving Humanity Through Literature: A Conversation with Ruchi Acharya

Sally Saleh sits down with acclaimed author and literary powerhouse Ruchi Acharya to explore her journey from aspiring writer to founder of Wingless Dreamer Publisher. Together, they discuss the challenges of breaking into the literary world, the power of human storytelling in a digital age, and the importance of uplifting emerging voices through creative community.

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Colleen Cambridge Interview: For the Writers
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Colleen Cambridge Interview: For the Writers

Loviisa Pasternak and Colleen Cambridge talk writing routines, the instinctual art of mystery plotting, and navigating the evolving landscape of publishing in this insightful follow-up interview following the release of “A Fashionably French Murder.” Cambridge shares her no-outline approach, her three-month drafting rhythm (powered by Scrivener and a treadmill desk), and how becoming a hybrid author helped her rebuild a career disrupted by industry shifts.

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Reclaiming Joy in A Post-Pandemic World
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Reclaiming Joy in A Post-Pandemic World

Written by Alexandria Mitchell-Pressman, this piece explores how joy, rest, and sensuality are being reclaimed as radical, necessary acts—especially by Black and Queer women. Through intimate stories and powerful reflections, it challenges the myth that pleasure must be earned and offers a vision of softness as strength.

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I’m Not Lonely, I Just Miss My Friends
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I’m Not Lonely, I Just Miss My Friends

Cristina Afonso’s piece gently explores the feelings of nostalgia and change that come with moving away from home. Through small, familiar moments—like late-night chats in a McDonald’s parking lot—she reflects on how leaving can shape who we become.

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Online Dating Isn’t Fun Anymore
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Online Dating Isn’t Fun Anymore

Kennedy Smith unpacks the rising disillusionment with dating apps among Millennials and Gen Z. Drawing from personal experience, survey data, and expert commentary, she explores the emotional toll of digital dating, the erosion of real-life social spaces, and the loneliness exacerbated by a lack of accessible Third Places.

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Colleen Cambridge Interview: For the Readers
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Colleen Cambridge Interview: For the Readers

In this engaging interview conducted by Femmage Zine contributor Loviisa Pasternak, bestselling author Colleen Cambridge discusses A Fashionably French Murder, the third book in her An American in Paris mystery series. From postwar Parisian fashion to writing Julia Child into a murder plot, Cambridge shares research insights, favorite scenes, and a hint of what’s to come in book four. Stay tuned for part two, where she dives into her writing process and publishing experience.

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