About

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

VISUAL ARTS EDITOR

Born and raised in Ottawa, Senka lived in Montreal for eight months, saw what it was like out there, and promptly returned home. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) with an Option in Creative Writing from the University of Ottawa, and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Information Studies. When she isn’t painting or writing, you can find her enjoying a cup of tea, rewatching Titanic, or pretending she’s outdoorsy. You can find her online at www.senkastankovic.ca.

In her personal reading, Senka enjoys realist fiction, mystery, and poetry.

MANAGING EDITOR

NON-FICTION & ONLINE EDITOR

Though she is currently based in Montreal where she is pursuing a Master’s in Comparative Literature, Erin is still a true Ottawan at heart and never misses an opportunity to come home. Due to a slight identity crisis during her undergraduate studies, Erin now represents the very small percentage of readers who have found a love of literature in adulthood. When she isn’t reading and being super studious, you can find Erin enjoying a cup of coffee, listening to ABBA on repeat, and sharing her unmatched wisdom with friends.

In her personal reading, Erin thoroughly enjoys essays and nonfiction.

FICTION EDITOR

Katrina, flo.’s resident cool editor, buys more books than she’s able to read. Before deciding to turn her passion for literature into a career, Katrina thought pursuing music was the right path. She attended Algonquin College and graduated with a diploma for Music Industry Arts. Now, Katrina is working towards a bachelor’s degree in English and Creative Writing. When she isn’t taking pictures or buying scented candles, you can find Katrina playing the piano, getting tattoos, or dancing by herself to Harry Styles.

In her personal reading, Katrina enjoys fantasy, romance, and horror.

POETRY EDITOR

Despite being born in New York, Jen proudly calls Ottawa her home. She is currently pursuing a master of arts degree in English Literature at Queen’s University and has a deep passion for poetry. Their love for literature spans from instapoetry to nineteenth century novels and everything in between. She claims she can’t pick a hobby, and often finds herself jumping from art to music to crochet at any given time. When she isn’t writing and reading poetry, Jen can tell you anything you need to know about tea.

Jen also edits for The Lamp at Queen’s University and has been published in QT Literary Magazine and Eavesdrop Magazine. In her personal reading, she enjoys both contemporary and historical poetry, dark fiction, and historical essays.

In her personal reading, Jen enjoys both contemporary and historical poetry, dark fiction, and historical essays.

EVENTS COORDINATOR

Maya is a queer storyteller, student, and community art organizer and facilitator living on unceded Anishinaabe Algonquin land. She is currently in the final year of her undergraduate studies at Carleton, pursuing a major in English literature with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in gender studies. Maya is also the president and social media manager of the Poetics Society, Carleton's poetry club. Her most recent interests include making zines and story-driven games, learning about tarot, and facilitating collaborative art initiatives. maya's latest undertaking was a research-creation project that explored the concept of queer utopias and art as a community-building tool. When she isn't writing, studying, or researching, you can find her working on whatever new craft project has caught her eye, enjoying movies and music, or daydreaming about upcoming events and initiatives she wants to facilitate. You can find her on Instagram @the_official_papaya

In her personal reading, Maya enjoys a little bit of everything but is particularly drawn to stories with a speculative bent.

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DOG

Rosie is a Chorkie who can’t read or write, but loves that you can. When she isn’t barking or running, you can find her sleeping.