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.
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!