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Julia Rios, writer, editor, narrator, podcaster. The OMG Julia Podcast explores creative lives and processes. Worlds of Possibility collects stories and poems by others.

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Cover for the February 2025 issue of Worlds of Possibility

Introducing the February 2025 Issue of Worlds of Possibility

This issue contains, five stories, two poems, and four illustrations.

The February 2025 cover for Worlds of Possibility

The February 2025 Issue of Worlds of Possibility

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So You Want to Run a Temporal Coffee Shop: a story by R. P. Sand

Worlds of Possibility is OPEN for submissions!

December 2024 cover of Worlds of Possibility, featuring stock art of a dandelion with seedlings flying up into the wind.

Introducing the December 2024 Issue of Worlds of Possibility

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The December 2024 Issue of Worlds of Possibility

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Introducing the October 2024 Issue of Worlds of Possibility

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All in Among the Briars featuring art by Ollie Hunter of berry brambles with a fox and a maiden and bones tangled inside.

All in Among the Briars: an ebook anthology of the mythic and wondrous

C.S.E. Cooney, Carlos Hernandez, Amal El-Mohtar, and I have organized a fundraiser for Jessica and Jeremy Wick. The anthology is all ready, and you should receive it within 24 hours of making a donation.

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Worlds of Possibility Submissions Update

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Worlds of Possibility submissions stats for Spring 2024

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Mentorship Opportunity for Writers, Story Bundle, Awards Update, AND a Submissions Call!

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Celebrating 2023: My year in work, travel, and creativity

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Why Didn't You Just Leave has launched!

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Ex Marginalia Reading on Tuesday the 21st!

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So You Want to Run a Temporal Coffee Shop: a story by R. P. Sand

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Three Poems and an Interview with Featured Poet, Beth Cato

Art by Tetiana Hut. A fairy, in the form of a beautiful Black woman in a glowing pink dress, stands in a moonlit room.

Sweet Child by Ayida Shonibar and A Refugee from Fairyland by Keyan Bowes now available in audio!

Worlds of Possibility December 2023 cover image featuring a house surrounded by flowers.

The December 2023 Issue of Worlds of Possibility

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Día de Muertos Special: How to Be a Ghost by Annika Barranti Klein and Tithe by Héctor González

Happy Halloween! A Ghost Special!

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Cloud Zoo: A Story by Moriam E. Kuye

This Is Why We're Like This

Spaceballs: the podcast! with JJ Lang and Julia Rios from Chessfeels

Listen to "Spaceballs the Podcast with Julia and JJ from Chessfeels" on Spreaker. Buckle up, because we're in for a WILD ride with not just one, but TWO Julias Rios! Julia's name twin, Julia Rios (AKA Dr. Chess Julia) and her cohost JJ Lang

After These Messages: Canadian Commercials with Kelly

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The Country Bears with Kelly

After These Messages: Thingmaker with Chia and Dan

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Child of Glass with Chia and Dan

After These Messages: Hobo Kelly with Gwynne Garfinkle

Zoom With Gwynne Garfinkle

Worlds of Possibility

Cover for the February 2025 issue of Worlds of Possibility

Introducing the February 2025 Issue of Worlds of Possibility

This issue contains, five stories, two poems, and four illustrations.

The February 2025 cover for Worlds of Possibility

The February 2025 Issue of Worlds of Possibility

illlustration of a colorful tea set on a wooden table in a cozy room with a plant hanging behind the table.

So You Want to Run a Temporal Coffee Shop: a story by R. P. Sand

December 2024 cover of Worlds of Possibility, featuring stock art of a dandelion with seedlings flying up into the wind.

Introducing the December 2024 Issue of Worlds of Possibility

Cover of the December 2024 issue of Worlds of Possibility, featuring stock art of a dandelion releasing seedlings.

The December 2024 Issue of Worlds of Possibility

Worlds of Possibility October 2024 cover image featuring a Black girl in an autumn forest, looking up at a one-legged crow.

Introducing the October 2024 Issue of Worlds of Possibility

Illustration by wunder of a Black girl in an autumn forest, looking up at a one-legged crow.

The October 2024 Issue of Worlds of Possibility