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I'm an author poet who writes different kinds of poems including Christian, inspirational and motivational poems. One of my poem (title: Freshwaves Of Spring) has been published on online magazine, The Discourse Literary journal Under May Issue Spring 2024. I've compiled my poems into a poetry anthology book entitled " Sea Waters published by Eye MVP Publishers costing $15 and is available for pre-order.

Souad Zakarani is a poet, writer & Literature-translator from Morocco.Her works have appeared in many Anthologies worldwide.Her poems ,short stories, Essays & Articles can be read in a variety of international publications, including WELL READ Magazine, Hooliganstreetpoetry, Revista Sofón, RESEARCH PLANET Journal & others.In 2025, her poem “Weiß” is shortlisted for Ulrich Grasnick Lyrikpreis.

HAMANT SINGH is a Singaporean writer who is inspired by the Sublime in horror, different cultures and the occult."Of Spice and Stone" (2025) is his sixth release after "SHADOWS" (2025), "Andromeda Dreams" (2024), "The Sibyl" (2002), "CHAOS: RRR" (2023), "NÁUSEA | CONFESIÓN" (2023) and "VALTOHA" (2024).After a poem was nominated for the 2022 Rhysling Award by the Science Fiction Poetry Association, "The Sibyl" was listed on the preliminary ballot for the 2023 Bram Stoker Awards (Superior Achievement in a Poetry Collection). In 2023, "The Sibyl" was also nominated for the Elgin Award.Hamant currently resides in Guadalajara, Mexico where he is currently working on several different projects.

SP Singh, an army veteran, is a novelist, short story writer and painter. His debut novel, ‘Parrot under the Pine Tree’ was shortlisted for the Best Fiction Award at the Gurgaon Literary Festival and nominated at the Valley of Words Literary Festival in 2018. His short story, ‘Palak Dil,’ won the South Asian Award for Micro Fiction in 2019. He is the Best of the Net nominee. His writings have been featured in Penguin Random House SEA, Adelaide Magazine, Austur, The Brussels Review, Freshwater Journal, The Seagulls Post, Lit eZine, Aksolotl, EgoPHobia, Phoenix, Delyon World, Rio Grande Poetry Festival, Embark, Shine Anthology, Ultramarine Review, Compassiviste and MacKenzie Publishing.

Pat Raia is a journalist who has covered international business, crime and politics in Chicago, Welfare, litigation and legislation in the equine industry and various topics for national print magazines.She has been writing poetry since childhood.

**TRIGGER WARNING for mentions of female circumcision***Iwuagwu Ikechukwu is an African poet, Essayist, Screenwriter, and Dramatist. A native of Umunkwo in Imo state, Nigeria, His reviews and short stories have appeared in several literary magazines across the world both online and in print. He was a recipient of an honourable mention in the IHRAF Creators of Justice award in New York - 2020 & 2022 editions respectively, and was also shortlisted for the 2022 Alpine Fellowship Visual Arts Prize in London, as well as the ANTOA essay prize in Africa. When he is not writing, he can be found researching, teaching, or reading the works of Christopher Okigbo, Isidore Diala, Soyinka, Adichie, Buchi Emecheta & Ifesinachi Nwadike. His publications "The Baptism (A Collection of Three Short Stories)", " After Dusk Comes Dawn", "See History" & "Shakespeare Speaks Pidgin" are available on Amazon.

Ava Yang is a teenage self-published poet with a deep passion for expressing the complexities of emotion through verse. Ever since she first discovered poetry, she has been captivated by its power to give voice to what often goes unspoken. Her writing explores themes of anxiety, depression, love, insecurities, and hope—capturing both the heaviness and the light that come with being human. As she embarks on her journey as a poet, Ava hopes her words will help others feel seen, understood, and less alone.

BERNARD PEARSON: His work appears in over one hundred and thirty publications worldwide, including; Aesthetica Magazine , The Edinburgh Review, Crossways, and The York Literary Review.In addition he is the author of three published novels. In 2017 a selection of his poetry ‘In Free Fall’ was published by Leaf by Leaf Press. In 2019 he won second prize in The Aurora Prize for Writing for his poem Manor Farm.

San Lin Tun is a poet, writer, lyricist, literary translator, literary guide, writing coach and editor. He was a former short story instructor and literary translator of Hidden Words/Hidden Worlds short story project and a former coordinator-translator of My Yangon My Home Art and Heritage Festival and a former translator of Goethe Institute Yangon web page.His writings appeared in local and international publications such as Asia Literary Review, Borderless, Countercurrent, Global Poemic, Kitaab, Litehouse, Litterateur, Mad in Asia Pacific, Mekong Review, Myanmar Times, My Yangon Magazine, Myanmore, New Asian Writing Anthology (NAW), PIX, Ponder Savant, Pure Haiku, South East of Now, Strukturriss, Trouvaille and several others.He was an editorial member of Beyond Words issue 5, a guest fiction editor of Ambrosial Literary Garland online magazine, a guest editor of Open Leaf Press Review and a reader at Prism International.His academic qualifications are a certificate in AmPox.3, a certificate in Start Writing Fiction, B.E (Metallurgy) and M.A (BDh). He is the first prize winner of poetry of Wales National Day in 2015. His other keen interests are photography, playing guitar and drawing cartoons.His debut novel “An English Writer” is at Goodnovel and he is now working on his second novel titled “A Classroom for Mr K.T”.He lives in Yangon with his wife and two sons.Blog – www.writersanlintun.blogspot.com

Edward Vidaurre is the author of ten collections of poetry. He is the 2018-2019 City of McAllen, TX Poet Laureate and publisher of FlowerSong Press. His book, Jazzhouse, won the Award of Merit 2020 by The Philosophical Society of Texas for Best Book of Poetry by a Texas Author. His book Pandemia & Other Poems was a finalist for the Writers' League of Texas Book Awards.

AXTON N.O. Mitchell is an AFAB transgender poet stuck in the hell known as Ohio. His work covers gender identity, political issues, nature, and mental health. He has a passion for cultivating change to promote a future where equal rights for all and basic human needs are recognized as rights, not privileges. He connects with the world around him through poetry and other works of literature.Hiking, camping, and losing track of the day exploring with his dog are some of the ways he spends time when he’s not working—trying to make the starving artist gig less hungry.

Emily Newman is an 18-year-old high school graduate who loves to write and weight lift and hopes to empower people with her writing.

Shannon lives outside of Cleveland, Ohio, where she homeschools her two children. Since she was young, she has loved running off into the woods to write stories and poems, look for spaceships, and dance fairy rings. Her work can be found at CoffeeHouseWriters.com.

C.J. ANDERSON-WU (吳介禎) is a Taiwanese writer who has published fiction collections about Taiwan's military dictatorship (1949–1987), known as White Terror: Impossible to Swallow (2017) and The Surveillance (2021). Her third book Endangered Youth—Taiwan, Hong Kong, Ukraine has been launched in April 2025. Her works have been shortlisted for a number of international literary awards, including the International Human Rights Art Festival and the 2024 Flying Island Poetry Manuscript Competition. She also won the Strands Lit International Flash Fiction Competition, the Invisible City Blurred Genre Literature Competition, and the Wordweavers Literature Contest.Author's Note about Undelivered: The mass grave of Liuzhangli, Taipei City, was where more than two hundred political dissidents were found executed and buried during the early 1950s. At that time, the names of the executed were posted on billboards at the Taipei Main Station, and their families had only three days to reclaim their bodies. Due to fear or poverty, many of the victims' families were unable to claim them, so they were hastily buried by the authorities. It wasn't until the 1990s, following the abolition of Martial Law, that this mass grave became known to society.Author's Note about For a Lady Pursued: After pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow(b. 1996) left for Canada and expressed her regret that she might not return to the city throughout her lifetime, the chief executive of Hong Kong John Lee vowed that authorities will hound her for as long as she lives. Agnes Chow was arrested and incarcerated several times, due to her participation in the Umbrella Movement and Anti-Extradition Protest, among other pro-democracy activism. In Hong Kong, there are still tens of hundreds of political dissidents imprisoned, and a lot more under surveillance.

Just Jessy writing some wrongs.

Garnett Rogers Sr. is a luminary in the world of poetry, renowned for his evocative verses that illuminate the human condition. Born in Sacramento California humble beginnings, Garnett's journey from a small city to literary prominence is as captivating as his words. His poetry, deeply rooted in personal experiences and observations, resonates with authenticity and raw emotion. Through his mastery of language and keen insight, Garnett Rogers explores themes of identity, resilience, and the universal quest for meaning. His work serves as a beacon of inspiration, inviting readers to contemplate life's complexities with compassion and clarity.You can connect with him through his YouTube channel, or Buy his Book through Amazon and Lulu.

In the world of many, I am Riyanka Paul. I have previously written a poetry book called "Narratives unseen".What fascinates me the most is the profound emotions and the beauty that can be found in mundane things. I am captured by wordless emotions, mingled joy and sorrow, and even transitory moments. Writing connects me to something immense, whether it's nature, a soft whisper within me, or future readers of my work.Before I can truly comprehend their inspiration, I try my poetry and it enchants me. It's as if the inspiration has begun to materialize, and I am merely a follower, as the words seem to already have a destination in mind.

Keith Gaboury earned a MFA in Creative Writing from Emerson College. Kelsay Books published The Cosmos is Alive in 2023, and Falkenberg Press published Still Human in 2025. Keith lives in Oakland, California. Learn more at keithgaboury.com and keithgaboury.me.

Ean Teng Lim is a vegan lyricist from Malaysia who likes to use poetry to bring awareness to the cause.

Andrew Horace Glenn is a Minnesotan and a veteran. His poems have appeared in "Peace is Our Profession: an anthology of Vietnam era veterans, which won a Pulitzer.He was first published by Temple University in a volume called "The Road to Epidaurus" in 1991. German is his second language, and his volume of German expressionist poems is slated to be published next year. It is called "Twilight Gardens." Other than writing, he has had a career as a singer of recitals of classical songs.