Editor-In-Chief, Founder: 

Dorian Winter 

 Dorian Winter is a 20-year-old psychology student and research assistant with a penchant for art nouveau and modern-day dandyism. He has been published in Pelican Magazine, Fifth Wheel Press, Beaver Magazine, and more. A lover of Wilde’s literary wit and the profound insights of Oliver Sacks, Dorian balances his love for non-fiction with an appreciation for the aesthetic beauty of art and nature. When not immersed in his work, you might find him admiring Japanese gardens, sipping an Old Fashioned at a jazz bar, or at dorianwinter.com.

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Editorial Team

 

General Editors:

Undómë Elen

Undómë Elen (also known as Afrah Fatima in the real world), is a twenty-year-old full-time student, writer, poetess, and a ruminating wanderer based in Ontario, Canada. Her words, steeped in longing and imagination, are steadfast companions in a world she often feels has gone astray. A devoted admirer of the Brontës, Austen, and Tolkien, she finds solace in their introspective and timeless worlds, often losing herself in their pages. Inspired by Tolkien’s magic, she adopted a pseudonym drawn from Middle-earth alongside a cherished and whimsical Gmail ID that still brings her joy. Her publishing journey began with her University’s Symposium (Fall 2023 issue), and her poem I Wish was recently selected for publication in SNAPS! (Fall 2024 issue).

 

Poetry Editors:

Ahmad Morid

Ahmad Morid is an 18 year old self taught poet artist and screenwriter from Afghanistan. He gets his artistic inspirations from the calculated and extraordinary world around him, and also from Persian poetry. If he's not spending his time on his craft then he's watching movies, journaling or just rotting in bed.

 

Ezra M. Serra

Ezra M. Serra is a Catalonian, queer, and disabled poet-in recovery who can be found cloud-gazing somewhere. Their work has been published or is upcoming in The Ex-Puritan, Archer Magazine, Seedlings, and Lucky Jefferson and they were finalist in the latter’s 2024 Poetry Contest. They draw inspiration from Ocean Vuong, especially his debut novel On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, and an array of contemporary poets including Seamus Heaney, Jenn Marie Nunes, Eduardo C. Corral, Robert Wood Lynn, and others.

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June Oh

June Oh is a 16-year-old poet and screenwriter from Los Angeles, California. She discovered her love for creative writing at the age of six and has since allowed it to become her guiding light. Her work has been recognized by Cultural Daily, Bitter Melon Review, and LA Student Film Awards, among others. In her free time, June volunteers at dog rescues and enjoys dancing like nobody’s watching.

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Ashley Malecha 

Ashley Malecha (she/her) is a 26-year-old dreamer, night thinker, reader and writer who lives on the Mississippi River with an old tabby cat and two dogs. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English-Creative Writing. Her poems have been published in The Afterpast Review, Persephone Literary Magazine and Beneath the Garden Magazine. When not writing whatever story occupies her mind, she’s stuffing her face in as many books as she can and the occasional indulgence of sweets. Find her online: https://ashleymalecha.wixsite.com/website.

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Eleni Athanasiou

Eleni Athanasiou is a 17-year-old poetry reader who curates and evaluates submissions. She actively collaborates with her senior peers to produce and refine their monthly school publications, for which she heavily obtains artistic freedom and expression. Eleni succeeded in her state's Library Creative Writing Competition for her authentic written composition of 'A Quatrain Poem.' Her adoration for literature enhances her passion for browsing emerging and established magazines. Furthermore, she maintains social interaction with her international pen pals, exchanging letters and photography, specifically polaroids, which she treasures dearly.

 

Prose Editors:

Bianca Barton

Bianca Barton (she/they) is a 22-year-old Macedonian-American poet and grant writer living in Columbus, Ohio. They received their BA in creative writing and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from The Ohio State University. A lover of the monstrous and grotesque, she is always peering into the dark to see what she will find.

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Camila Amieva

Camila Amieva is a 20-year old writer and reader from Florida in the USA. Her favorite genres to read and write are horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. Outside of literature, she adores her dog and two cats, and enjoys acting and drawing.

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M.S. Blues

M.S. Blues is one of the most decorated figures in the literary magazine community. She currently serves on 21 magazine boards and has over 200 publications. She’s the Editor-in-Chief of DICED Online, the Co Editor-in-Chief of The Beaulieu Gazette, and the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of The Infinite Blues Review. In addition to her many literary endeavors, she is a college student, the host of an upcoming podcast called expresiones melancólicas, and the Founder/Director of her non-profit, Melancholic Ignition. She resides in the Bay Area, California. Her first book, “M.S. Blues: Collected Works” is currently available on Amazon. You can find her on Instagram @Mia (m.s.blues_)

 

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Creative Team

 

Illustrators:

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Laetitia Van Hecke 

Laetitia Van Hecke (she/her) is a Korean-Belgian digital artist (@aelvee.art on Instagram), fashion enthusiast dabbling in fiber arts, and aspiring visdev artist / illustrator / graphic novelist (she is also very indecisive). She enjoys experimenting with colors and is drawn to themes such as the ocean and its peripheries, the exploration of memory and the expression of dreams and whimsy. Hobbies include hoarding pins on Pinterest and having grape candies and a nice warm tea while reading on rainy days.

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Morgana Faye

 Morgana Faye is a black-and-white tattoo illustrator. Her signature style involves interpreting dreamcatchers through varying concepts. This process helps challenge her creativity by avoiding design overlap. What started as a passion project Morgana has developed into her art style. She remains a traditionalist, preferring the comforts of paper, pencil, ink, and charcoal. To compensate for the absence of color, Morgana intensifies the shading. First with pencil, then with pen, before finishing off with charcoal. You can find her work through Instagram @puellainsomni and CARA with the same name. Morgana also creates digital graphics for various projects - personal and formal assignments.

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Layout Designer:

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Social Media Manager:

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Elle Milk

Elle Milk is an 18-year-old media and communication student residing in the USA. She works in social media management. Outside of Antler Velvet Magazine, she is involved in her local film and writing community and writes her own stories in her free time. 

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Graphic Designer:

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