Authors

Pauline Astrud Batan – Hello! My name is Pauline Batan. I am a Filipina who moved to Keene, New Hampshire and I am currently studying in Keene State College. It is a surreal experience to be in a writing class in the United States. Being an immigrant also gives me a different perspective when it comes to creating pieces.

I will be graduating in Spring of 2027 with a degree in Psychology and a Minor in Creative Writing and Communications.

Harmony Evans – Hello, I’m Harmony. I’m from Bath, New Hampshire, and I enjoy writing character-focused pieces. In my free time you can find me reading, playing video games, or going on walks.

I’ll be graduating in Fall 2026 with a major in English Literature and minor in Creative Writing.

Fiori Mitchell – Hi, I’m Fiori! In my work, I like to write with a focus on expressing niche feelings. Aside from writing, I’m a jack of all trades in creative hobbies; I draw, do photography, crochet, and many more.

I live here in New Hampshire and will be graduating at the end of Fall 2026 with a degree in Writing and Psychology.

Logan Moran – I’m Logan, your traveling storyteller from Upton, Mass. I hope you can connect to the stories I wrote. May these legends and tales live on past their ages.

I will be graduating in May of 2026 with a dual degree in Studio Arts and Psychology with a minor in Creative Writing.

Spencer Reardon – Hello! I’m Spencer! I also go by Spencer Bee! I’m from Raymond, New Hampshire. I’m an animator/filmmaker but I write too! I hope you enjoy my silly little tales!

I’ll be graduating May 2026 with a major in Film Production, a Creative Writing minor, and an Animation micro-credential.

Tyler Robinson – My name is Tyler Robinson, and I like people, places, and things! You can find me inside, doing activities, or outside, doing even more activities. The things that I do tend to influence what I write about, which sometimes might be funny, and sometimes might be less funny, depending on what it is and if you find it funny.

I will be graduating in Spring 2026 with a Major in Film Production and a Minor in Creative Writing

Ben Robison – Hi, I’m Ben Robison. I was raised in Alstead, New Hampshire, and I enjoy reading and writing gothic horror, sci-fi, dark fantasy, and anything related to the spooky, dark, and dreadful aspects of life. I also enjoy writing songs, playing the guitar, and collecting vinyl records.

I will be graduating in Spring 2026 with a dual degree in Elementary Education and English.

Maggie Sekella – Hi! I’m Maggie, a queer, New Hampshire born writer with a passion for all things fiction, fantasy, mystery, thriller, and supernatural, as seen in my own work. In my free time you will most likely find me writing (shocking, I know), sketching, reading, or wandering the woods around my home like a feral animal.

I’ll be graduating in Spring of 2026 with a BA in English.

Gavin Silver – My name is Batman but my friends call me Gavin. I’m from Concord, New Hampshire and I’m a pre-graduate archivist with an obsession with media collections (literature, music, video games, etc.). During my free time, I create my own acoustic music on streaming and visit places all around New England. My favorite genre’s to write in are fantasy with sci-fi elements and horror.

I’ll be graduating in Fall 2026 with a BA in Writing and a minor in Literature

Molly Wimette – Hi, I’m Molly! I bring realistic fictional stories and poems with me from Fairfax, Vermont. Aside from writing, you can find me on top of high mountains, walking my dogs, traveling with my family, and baking sweet treats.

I will be graduating in Spring 2026 with degrees in English Writing and Elementary Education, as well as a minor in Sport Management.

Grayce Wucik – Hello, I’m Grayce! I kind of jumped into writing because I thought it would be handy to learn and write some stories! I enjoy writing horror and fantasy the most but I’ll experiment with all sorts of mediums. I overall just love being artsy and will try just about anything to stay creative!

I will be graduating in Spring 2026 with a BFA Degree in Graphic Design, and with minors in Studio Art and Creative Writing.

*With help from Faculty Advisor, Brinda Charry

**This journal was partly funded by a grant from the Center for Creative Inquiry at Keene State College