
5 Must-Read Summer Romances
My TBR may already be overflowing, but I had to add these five contemporary romances. Join me in getting swept away by these new releases that range from tropey to grounded, from gut-wrenching to hilarious, from high-stakes to dreamy, all out just in time for the summer!

Maggie Andrew Puts The “Doom” In Bedroom Pop In Her Latest Single “How To Sing For Money”
Zara Dosanjh reviews Maggie Andrews’ recent single, “How to Sing For Money” ♡

Ava La’Rae speaks on the LA dating life, Tex-Mex heritage, and her recent single, “AIN’T IT FUNNY?”
Ava La’Rae speaks on the LA dating life, Tex-Mex heritage, and her recent single, “AIN’T IT FUNNY?”

Beyond the Runway: How Colectiva Nudo 6/6's fashion reflects memory, identity, and innovation
At the runway of Vancouver Fashion Week this early spring, Nudo 6/6 walked with their collection Ancestral Synergy. As a collective of 750 indigenous Mexican women, their fashion speaks through their heritage, seeking to stitch tradition with innovation.

Sophie Powers Has Unlocked A Whole New Vibe With Her New Single, “XO”
“XO” is categorized as belonging to a single genre, but it showcases Powers’ versatility. She experiments with “hyperpop,” alongside its sister genres, alt-pop and glitch-rock.

My Mid-Twenties Are Ghetto: A Testimony in Progress
A raw, reflective, and darkly funny meditation on what it means to hold faith, Black womanhood, and burnout in the same body by Leeyan Redwood.

My Pride Month TBR: 10 Queer Books Coming Out in June 2025
Celebrate Pride Month with these stories featuring characters from across the LGBTQIA+ community!

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.

ill-advised Creator Kayla Hopkins Talks Early 2000s Nostalgia, Complex Characters & Making It All Happen
Kayla Hopkins, the creator of ill-advised, discusses the inspiration behind the project and the importance of representation in modern media.

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.

Brivon Talks Sensuality, Queerness, Alaskan Roots, and New Single “And I”
Alexandria Mitchell-Pressman sits down with Brivon to talk about the creative process behind her new single, her journey so far, and what it means to make music that feels like home—for herself and for the communities she represents.

Reviewing the Art of French Murder
A Spoiler-Free Review of the An American in Paris series by Colleen Cambridge!

The Women Who Inspire Us: Wrapped!
For Women’s History Month, we asked our contributors to tell us about a woman who inspires them. Here’s a little wrap up of what some of them had to say :)

5 Stellar, Interstellar Novellas
Science fiction novellas are taking the genre by storm. Here are a few sci-fi novellas, written by women, starring women and non-binary characters, and exploring themes of bodily autonomy, queerness, colonialism, capitalism, and environmentalism within high-concept, escapist storylines!

6 Swoon-Worthy Romances to Celebrate Black Authors
Buckle up for some captivating love stories that range from cute and fluffy to emotional and hard-hitting with this list of six romances by Black authors to celebrate Black History Month—just don’t forget to read diversely over the rest of the year, too!

A Curated Playlist of Underrated Female Artists On The Rise
If you feel like it’s time to forgo the search bar with its limitless options, press play on our curated playlist instead. This is for all those searching for burgeoning female voices in music, primarily in the spaces of indie pop and rock.

Self Care is Not A Face Mask: The Commodification of Audre Lorde’s Self-Care
From bubble baths to face masks, we're told that self-care is the key to both personal fulfillment and societal contribution. But what started as a radical concept introduced by Audre Lorde in her 1988 essay collection, A Burst of Light, has been reduced to yet another product to consume in a world that thrives on our dissatisfaction.