by Lia McQueeney

Avian Swansong, a lifelong witch and writer, displays her talent and passion for storytelling in her recently published debut novel, The Old Witches Home. In various tales of a magical retirement village, Swansong captivates audiences with her knack for witchcraft, her ability to...

By Jordyn Enrile

Highlighting local talent would hurt us if we didn’t look at the bright city of New York for inspiration. The birthplace of rap and hip hop is bustling with faces that are emerging in all types of art styles. This cultural forge of identities is for our other spotlight...

In the bustling world of literature, where stories intertwine and voices echo, Dashawn L. Fair, affectionately known as "HashTagg ThaAuthor,” emerges as a beacon of creativity and inspiration. In a recent interview, he shared insights into his journey, challenges faced, and aspirations that...

Christian Cerone is, by our definition, a man who embraces the leaps and bounds of their true self. A Los Angeles native, he grew up in the underground music scenes of rock and roll in the 1980s, which inspired his newest book, Sunset Downs. 

Sunset Downs is a captivating exploration of the...

Joe Horan is an advocate for healthy masculinity and the importance of mentorship. His publications—Building Men Playbook and Goals, Habits, Let’s Go!: Student Planning Guide for Success—are important tools to understand the work of the Building Men Program. Joe is currently the...

Jess Novak, author of Dare to Begin: Stop Dreaming and Start Creating, is proof that the saying “do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” is how creative minds thrive. 

Jess, the musician

Jess is a musician at heart and has released 11 original albums...