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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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Worlds of Possibility is OPEN for submissions!

This is the final open call for the Worlds of Possibility magazine! It will close on the 17th of February. Please share with anyone you think might be interested! Submit your art, poetry, or fiction here!

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

A photo of a woman captioned "Beth Cato Fetured Poet" against a black and gold marbled background.

Three Poems and an Interview with Featured Poet, Beth Cato

Cover for the August 2024 issue of Worlds of Possibility with art of a Tacopalooza restaurant by Amad Razi

Introducing the August 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.

Lady Clarissa, a fluffy tuxedo cat, and Geraldine, a short haired black cat, lounge on a grey quilt

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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A photo of a woman captioned "Beth Cato Fetured Poet" against a black and gold marbled background.

Three Poems and an Interview with Featured Poet, Beth Cato

For the August 2024 issue of worlds of Possibility, we have a featured poet, who gave us three poems. Here is an interview with her about her creative process, as well as the trio of poems.

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!

Two cute bunnies frolic in a cloud against a purple sky.

Cloud Zoo: A Story by Moriam E. Kuye

Title card for "Purple Magenta" by Tiara Mica: A brown hand with matte purple nails holds a magenta popsicle

Purple/Magenta: a poem by Tiara Mica

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

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

This issue contains five stories (one of which is a drabble), four poems, and one original illustration.

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

A photo of a woman captioned "Beth Cato Fetured Poet" against a black and gold marbled background.

Three Poems and an Interview with Featured Poet, Beth Cato

Cover for the August 2024 issue of Worlds of Possibility with art of a Tacopalooza restaurant by Amad Razi

Introducing the August 2024 issue of Worlds of Possibility

The August 2024 cover of Worlds of Possibililty, featuring a Tacopalooza restaurant in green and purple

The August 2024 issue of Worlds of Possibility