The Word's Faire . 7/18/25 The Word's Faire . 7/18/25

‘Liminal’ & ‘Liturgy for the Carrion and the Gyre’

Irving Gamboa is a bilingual poet and filmmaker from Mexico City, now based in Chicago. His work has appeared in Time & Space Magazine, Hearth & Coffin, and other journals. His short films have screened at international festivals including Cannes and the Arizona Underground Film Festival.

The Word's Faire . 7/17/25 The Word's Faire . 7/17/25

‘Sorry If You Get Published’

Alexis Rhodes is a queer, polyamorous poet, playwright, performer, and strategist based in North Carolina. Her poetry has been described as raw and confessional, with just enough humor to lighten the mood. Alexis lives with her husband, two kids, and a hedgehog named Hedge.

The Word's Faire . 7/16/25 The Word's Faire . 7/16/25

‘The Harvest’

Nick Wardean is the author of Dead, Calm, and Silent, a self-published collection of poetry.

The Word's Faire . 7/15/25 The Word's Faire . 7/15/25

‘We Do Not Tell of The Things We Do For Love’ & ‘God, I Am Angry At The Things I Cannot Change’

Eden Lozano (they/them) is a full-time student at Cameron University. Aside from creative writing, they are a staunch cinephile with an affinity for all things sci-fi.