Character Stats
Nina Fichera
Taleweaver
Nina Fichera is a master’s student and future educator, among other descriptors. When not writing—which is rare—she can often be found reading, cross-stitching, or working as Wishbone Words Magazine’s Social Media Manager. She loves giving her characters her scoliosis/spinal fusion and anxiety. She’s previously been published in Wishbone Words and SUNY Geneseo’s Iris Magazine. You can find her online at @ninaficheraauthor on Instagram, posting on all of Wishbone Word Magazine’s socials, and probably lurking elsewhere.
Yuan Changming
Verseweaver
Yuan Changming co-edits Poetry Pacific with Allen Yuan. Writing credits include 12 Pushcart nominations for poetry and 3 for fiction besides appearances in Best of the Best Canadian Poetry (2008-17) and 2149 other publications worldwide. A poetry judge for Canada’s 44th National Magazine Awards, Yuan began writing and publishing fiction in 2022, his debut novel DETACHING, ‘silver romance’ THE TUNER and short story collection FLASHBACKS availabl
Daniel Finnigan
Loreweaver
Daniel Finnigan is a recently graduated aspiring author who can be best described as “a massive nerd”. Born and raised in Massachusetts, he has been aiming to create and inspire with works of fiction and fantasy all his life. When his nose isn’t stuck in a book or at the writing grindstone, he’s either gaming with friends or enjoying—and party wiping—in Dungeons & Dragons.
Vincenzo Cohen
Visionweaver
Vincenzo Cohen (birth name, Vincenzo Curcio) is an Italian socially engaged multidisciplinary artist. He was born in Zurich (Switzerland). In 2002 he graduated in Painting from Fine Arts Academy and in 2007 he achieved the degree in Archaeological Sciences from the “La Sapienza” University in Rome. His production ranges from visual arts to writing and consists in reworking of biographical experiences by exploring different social themes. His artwork featured in this issue, Red Dragon and A Struggle Between Dragons, were published in his first Art Book, Vincenzo Cohen, Monography, StudioByblos, Palermo, July 2021.
E Kraft
Verseweaver
E Kraft is a poetry editor whose poems have been nominated for the 2024 Pushcart Prize and published by The Hanging Loose Press, The National Poetry Quarterly, and others. She is grateful for everyone who has read her poems or attended her readings, including her favorite dog from the local shelter.
Doug Hawley
Taleweaver
Doug Hawley is a former actuary who abides with editor Sharon in the US Pacific Northwest. He has been published on four continents in most of the genres. When not writing, he may be sleeping, drinking, eating, volunteering, or moving.
No Body
Storyweaver
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Jessica Federie
Verseweaver
J. Federle is a wandering lover of ghost stories and folktales. She left Kentucky to study poetry in England. Now she lives in Peru with her husband and cow-colored dog, where she writes about her own ghosts and folks. Find her work in The Saturday Evening Post, The Threepenny Review, and the NoSleep Podcast, among other awesome publications.
Michael Lee Johnson
Verseweaver
Michael Lee Johnson is a poet of high acclaim, with his work published in 46 countries or republics. He is also a song lyricist with several published poetry books. His talent has been recognized with 7 Pushcart Prize nominations and 7 Best of the Net nominations. He has over 653 published poems. His 336-plus YouTube poetry videos are a testament to his skill and dedication. He is a proud Illinois State Poetry Society member, http://www.
Christina Bagni
Taleweaver
Christina Bagni is the chief editor at Wandering Words Media and a creative writing teacher. Her creative work has been published in The Santa Fe Literary Review, Writers Resist, and the Still of Winter Anthology, among others. She is also the author of My Only Real Friend is the Easter Bunny at the Mall (Deep Hearts YA, 2023). She lives in Massachusetts. Find more about her here: linktr.ee/christinabagni
Donald Patten
Visionweaver
Donald Patten is an artist and cartoonist from Belfast, Maine. He creates oil paintings, illustrations, ceramics and graphic novels. His art has been exhibited in galleries throughout Maine. To view his online portfolio, visit @donald.patten on Instagram