Through Daria: Exploring Feminism, Race, and Growth
Author Calypso Morgan dives into the cultural legacy of “Daria,” unpacking its sharp commentary on adolescence, identity, and social norms. Blending personal insight with critical analysis, Morgan shows how the series remains both relevant and quietly radical decades after its original run.
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.
Spring Tarot Reading ♡ : What Does This Spring Have in Store For You?
By Grace Bobinski <33
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!
Revolution Plates
In response to global injustice, from state violence in Palestine and Ukraine to economic collapse and corporate greed, Małgorzata Rumińska channels frustration and helplessness into ceramics. This series of rebellious ceramic wall plates reimagines decorative art as protest.
“Girlhood” by Lauren Mae
“Girlhood’ is a continuing project by Lauren Mae all about representing the highs and lows of growing up female through shared stories and experiences.
Jackie Anevski Explores Being in Your 20s in the Corporate World
A visual and creative representation of being in your 20s in the corporate world— trying to live up to the overwhelming expectations and fighting the ever-nagging feeling that your time could be better spent elsewhere.
The Place in Which I’ll Fit Will Not Exist Until I Make It
A visual and conceptual exploration of self-perception, vanity, and identity by Bella Monty.
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.
Photography by Cameron Green
“I’m a photographer, designer, and creative - she’s my muse. I capture her, and sometimes, she captures me. “