Stuti Desai is a teen writer from New Jersey. When they're not daydreaming, you can find them getting lost on long runs or reading obscure feminist essays. They are a hot chocolate aficionado, a Libra through and through & they love this zine more than words can describe.

Janelle Yapp is a writer and self-dubbed professional daydreamer who also goes by the pen name of Atticus Payne. If you're ever in the mood for an essay-long rambling conversation, ask her for thoughts on anything related to SFF!

Corey DeCristofaro is a 16 year old history buff and writer. They have studied history ranging from ancient Rome to the Russian Empire while also exercising a passion for reading. They also manage an instagram writing account that (occasionally) features their plant. If you ever want to have a random conversation about the origins of a word or phrase, they are the one to go to.

MJ Gomez is a 19-year-old writer from the Philippines, currently based in Saudi Arabia. Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English, they enjoy playing guitar on hot, sleepy days and stargazing through bus windows. Their work is forthcoming or published in Verum Literary Press, the Cloudscent Journal, the Lunar Journal, and others. You can find them on Twitter @bluejayverses!

Ayesha Hasnain-Nasim is a master procrastinator and maladaptive daydreamer currently residing in southern India. Wrestling words into sentences, haggling with a perpetual sense of imposterism, and attempts at escaping reality through strategically-spaced naps occupy most of her time, but she can also be found with a fantasy novel and chai in hand. A furry companion biting at her feet is discretionary but highly probable.

Daisy Bignell is an aspiring poet, born in Surrey and raised in a small village. Having just finished her Masters degree in English Literature, from the University of Winchester. She is now taking time to focus exclusively on her writing. Her works have previously been published in literary magazines, most recently in the winter edition of 'Scribbles.' When she isn't writing and reading, she is playing with her family dog, Crumble.

Caitlin (under her alias, Vent) is a 18 year old A-level student who currently studies English, psychology and media studies. While she likes to create different content from writing to design, she also likes watching video essays on pop culture (especially films) and travelling.

Cian Joseph is an ambitious 16-year-old with experience in photography and cinematography. He is currently en route to Junior year of high school with a commitment to push boundaries in his own life and make an impact in others'. 

Abigail (she/her) is a university student and aspiring author. Writing is pretty much all she does from studying it at university to drafting novels in her spare time. Mostly, she writes young adult or new adult fantasy, science fiction, or dystopian although she is known to occasionally try out some poetry. When she isn't writing though, you can find her reading, painting, or taking spontaneous walks in the woods. As someone who is chronically ill, healthline zine's message is very important to her and she hopes that by helping to share stories of healing and hope healthline can make the world a more comforting place--one publication at a time.

Alex Kieran is a graphic designer from the midwest earning their associate's of applied science in graphic design as of spring 2023. They are planning on continuing their education at a four year university in the future. Alex enjoys listening to metalcore and rock music, drawing aquatic animals, taking pictures, and drinking coffee. They designed the healthline logo.

Rea (Lynn) Bazal is an 18-year-old writer and photographer based in Washington. She is often found in local coffee shops, attempting to edit her novel, or drinking too much tea attempting to write it. She is a freshman in college and hopes to study creative writing in the future.

Ari Ochoa Petzold (they/xe), is a writer in process that likes dancing to old music and history, one of their goals in mind is to bring to the world stories about the human condition told through the intersectionality of being queer and latine. Find more of xyr work in the Sea Glass Magazine, Graveyard Zine, #Enbylife, Hooligan Mag and at Instagram in @Ari_gibberish.

Alin Quinn is a disabled, mixed, queer writer and poet in the US. His poems have been published in “Of Love and Dedication”, a Live Poets Society high school anthology, and “That Gray Zine”. When not reading or writing, he especially enjoys hanging out with his dog, playing the Sims 4, and collecting plushies. He is also currently studying social work in college.

Jaidah-Leigh Wyatt is a Canadian-Jamaican writer, currently studying film in university. She enjoys anything horror-related (specifically psychological horror) but has also been delving into absurdism and surrealism as of late. Overall she aims to create works that challenge your perspectives and change your views. Whether it be writing, films, or drawing, you can always find her working on something (or so she says).

Sam H. is a college student planning to study psychology. They're an avid fan of niche TV shows and often enjoy reading comics in their spare time.

Guadalupe came all the way from Chile to Canada, where she is currently studying to get her English Major and Anthropology Minor.

Keerthana is an Indian writer and often describes herself as a "Mumbaikar living within a Tamilian", owing to her multilingual identity. She is a lover of poetry and has an avid learning for new formats and styles of poetry. Her work has been featured on Healthline Zine, Ilinix Magazine and is upcoming in Fleuri Magazine. She enjoys singing, swimming, watching historical shows, and running towards the nearest beach to feel the ocean waves.

Lucien is a Hong Kong based musician and writer. He has published in Iceblink Literary Magazine, The Skipping Stone Magazine among many others. If not playing his heart out on the piano, he is pouring his soul into listening to his Spotify playlist. You can find him on Instagram on @lucien_.w

Nicole Verbitsky is a 20 year-old writer from Northeast PA. A writer of bittersweet poems and the seldom short story, she also serves as a poetry editor for The Lunar Journal. At this time, her work appears in Neverland Lit and upcoming in voidspace zine. Her hobbies include overanalyzing media and reading with music in the background.

Ivi Hua is an Asian-American writer, dreamer, and poet. A Best of the Net nominee, her work has been published in [sub]liminal and Juven among others. She believes in the enduring nature of love and hope within humanity, especially on sunny days. You can find her @livia.writes.stories on Instagram.

Frank is a staff member of healthline zine. 

Meredith (she/her) is a Lesbian poet and EB Garamond apologist based in Austin, Texas. What she lacks in a bachelor's degree she makes up for in unadulterated passion. Previously published works, can be found in Soul Talk Magazine, Glaze Zine, and Heartbalm Lit.

Sharanya G. describes herself as 'haseen chandni' - beautiful moonlight. Currently residing in India, she enjoys doing yoga on chilly nights and having her main character moment while listening to 2000s bollywood. 

Sara is a staff member of healthline zine. 

Armaan Ranyal envisions himself writing poetry at dusk, stooped against the trunk of a grand Quercus. He loves Bollywood period drama soundtracks, sleeping like a Roman, and trying to identify trees. When he isn’t stressing about college, he’s probably searching deep down rabbit holes for new ways to challenge his horizons.

Isabela is currently a senior in high school and enjoys writing short stories, reading, and working on a variety of art projects. She is also the Instagram manager for Juven Press, and can find her promoting their blog on Instagram @juvenpress.