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

Worlds of Possibility is a collection of original stories, art, and poems selected by Julia Rios and sponsored by Julia's subscribers.

a light brown skinned woman with black hair stands among the clouds, her hands cupping a bubble world

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

A recap of my 2023 travels, creative work, and my awards eligibility.

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

The December 2023 Issue of Worlds of Possibility

Welcome to the December 2023 issue of Worlds of Possibility. Usually the ebook version is only available to paid subscribers, and individual pieces appear online later for free, but this time the entire issue is being released for free to everyone right away as an end of the year gift.

An image of a green glowing woman with an eye in her hand, a saint, Al-Khadra [ الخضرة]. who is calling for ceasefire.

Ceasefire Art by Alex Hernandez

This art by Alex Hernandez is part of the December 2023 issue Worlds of Possibility. The ebook of the entire issue is available to download for free as an end of the year gift.

Graffiti on a wall reading "Free Palestine" and "HOPE" and "Si Vis Pacem Para Pacem" (If you want peace, prepare for peace).

Unlearning Myths, Learning Solidarity: My journey to calling for a ceasefire and Palestinian freedom - an essay by Laura Mandelberg

This essay is part of the December 2023 issue of Worlds of Possibility. The ebook of the entire issue is available to download for free as an end of the year gift.

A spiderweb pearled with dewdrops and strung between two dead flowers.

Morning Dew - A Story by Megan Baffoe

This story is from the December 2023 issue of Worlds of Possibility. The ebook of the entire issue is available to download for free as an end of the year gift.

Silver on a black background, an art nouveau illustration of a tree, bare of leaves, but wit extensive roots underground.

Fallowtide Art by Beth Wodzinski

This art by Beth Wodzinski is part of the December 2023 issue of Worlds of Possibility. In addition to reading the text below, you can also listen to a podcast version of this interview.

Roshogolla -- sweet dough balls.

Sweet Child - A Poem by Ayida Shonibar

This poem is from the December 2023 issue of Worlds of Possibility. The ebook of the entire issue is available to download for free as an end of the year gift.