midnight dive on Post-Grad Blues and the Messy Middle of Becoming
Musician and 1L law student midnight dive unpacks the disorientation of post-grad life, the shifting dynamics of friendship, and how songwriting became a way to process uncertainty while straddling two demanding worlds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here to be Queer
A tender meditation on queerness, solitude, and self-love by Stacia Laroche.
Autism Acceptance
In their deeply personal and powerfully reflective essay, Summer Smith explores their journey of self-diagnosing as autistic, recounting formative experiences of social isolation, sensory sensitivity, and the exhausting need to mask in neurotypical spaces.
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!
Why Being in a Heterosexual Relationship isn’t Feasible, Or, How Society Made Me Gay
This essay by Zaiya Osach explores how emotional labor, gendered expectations, and a suspiciously crusty peanut butter spoon led her to question the feasibility of heterosexual relationships—and ultimately find clarity in queerness.
These Roots Need Room to Grow
Forest Knight reflects on their time working at a nature camp in rural Ohio, where they discovered both the beauty and challenges of outdoor education in a deeply flawed, sexist, and toxic work environment. Despite the personal and professional toll it took, they learned invaluable lessons about leadership, advocacy, and the importance of creating workspaces that support rather than drain you.
Defrosting
A personal essay about what winter has meant to our contributor, Summer Smith, up until recently, what the coming of spring means, and letting the cool in-between be a soothing transition.
Dollar Schnapps and Jell-O Shots
This literary journalistic piece by Maggie Herrera delves into the first-hand account of a local queer bar and drag show venue based in Savannah, Georgia in the midst of drag show bans being announced across the United States in the Spring of 2023.
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 :)
But what if they don’t like me?
How I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki Unveiled the Hidden Fears of the Average Twenty-Something
Disabled and Existing (Simultaneously)
A think piece on the impacts ableism has on mental and therefore physical health (both in America and worldwide) today– including BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ disabled people’s thoughts and experiences, an ongoing pandemic, the forgotten disabled people in natural disasters, the challenges of Section 504 and DEI and what they mean, and inclusive resources.