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Chaotic Merge is an Independent Lit and Multi-Media Mag, depicting an honest portrayal of our world

25/07/2024

Enjoying this small excerpt from “casualties” by Alec Evan March, our Best of the Net Finalist? The full piece is available to read online for free by clicking the link in our bio.

Who is Alec Evan March?
Alec Evan March is a writer and literature student from Athens, Greece, as well as a cautionary tale about what happens when one internalizes a few too many Mitski lyrics at a tender age. He is currently at work on his first novel, which is to be released (at this pace) sometime in the next three decades. Hopefully. Fingers crossed.

24/07/2024

🎉Congrats to ALEC EVAN MARCH for being a 2024 Best of the Net Fiction Finalist! 🎉

Want to get started on reading this nominated title? You can click on the link in our bio to start reading “casualties”. Trust us, you will not want to put it down.

12/07/2024

It's official! 💥Our submissions for Issue 8 are OPEN💥 It’s been so long since our editors have gotten a chance to read your work, and we are ready to dive right back in! Please send us your favorite and most chaotic pieces! We accept fiction, poetry, nonfiction, art (photography, digital art, etc), plays, and screenplays.

13/04/2024

Honored to be on the cover of Chaotic Merge Magazine!

26/03/2024

Issue 7 is coming this Friday, and with that comes some fun festivities! Join us virtually for our Issue 7 Launch Party on Sunday, March 31st, at 4 pm ET. Contributors will be reading their work from inside and outside the issue. I hope you can join us for the fun! 🎉 RSVP with the link below:

https://issue7launchparty.splashthat.com

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15/03/2024

Issue 7 Is here! Well, almost! Pre-orders are now open for anyone ready to snag a copy before the official release on March 29th! I hope you all enjoy this beautiful art, which is only the start of what this issue contains. This issue includes fiction, poetry, nonfiction, art, and plays from 24 different contributors from around the world. Get ready to love, cry, and feel your cheeks burn from secondhand embarrassment! This issue is ready for you, so do not forget to grab a copy with this link: https://chaoticmergemagazine.com/product/issue-7-winter-issue-print-version/

This wonderful cover art is called “In Built Space 1” by Jaina Cipriano. Jaina Cipriano is an experiential designer and filmmaker exploring the emotional toll of religious and romantic entrapment. Her worlds communicate with our neglected inner child and are informed by explosive colors, elements of elevated play and the push/pull of light and dark. Find more of Jaina’s work on Instagram.

This issue includes works by the following contributors:

Fiction by Kevin B., Jennifer Stark, and Kenneth Gulotta. Nonfiction by Sam Moe, J. Alan Nelson, Angela Townsend, Beto Huerta, and Jacqueline Morgan. Poetry by Mia Alexander, Aïcha Martine Thiam, Paula Maseda, Hannah Cruz, Stella Gleitsman, Julia Rapp, Susan Muth, and Shannon Dunn. Art by Jaina Cipriano, Emily Millán, KJ Hannah Greenberg, Zoe Stanek, and Abby Behrens.Playwriting by Kathryn Rossetter, Layli Rohani, and Kolin Lawler.

This issue was edited by Jasmine Ferrufino, Mason Martinez, Britt Trachtenberg, Emily Townsend, Lassiter Jamison, Isha Jain, Audrey T. Carroll, Kylie Yockey, Tabatha Miller, Christopher Barton, Andrew Gills, Sarah Lawless, Ali Van Glad, Ayla Marsden, Kirry Kaufer, and Bailey Peabody.

09/03/2024

Please enjoy this excerpt from our pushcart nominee. If you are interested in reading the whole piece and learning more about Lori D’Angelo, click the link in our bio

Who is Lori D’Angelo?
Lori D’Angelo (she/her) is a grant recipient from the Elizabeth George Foundation and an alumna of the Community of Writers at Squaw Valley. Recent work has recently appeared in Beaver Magazine, Blood Moon Rising, Bu****it Lit, Idle Ink, JAKE, Litmora, One Art Poetry Journal, and Wrong Turn Lit. Find her on Twitter or Instagram and Threads at lori.dangelo1.

09/03/2024

Want to learn more about our fiction pushcart nominee Lori D’Angelo? Read our interview, conducted by our fiction editor Lassiter, as they talk about Lori’s work and more! To find the full interview click the link in our bio.

Who is Lori D’Angelo?
Lori D’Angelo (she/her) is a grant recipient from the Elizabeth George Foundation and an alumna of the Community of Writers at Squaw Valley. Recent work has recently appeared in Beaver Magazine, Blood Moon Rising, Bu****it Lit, Idle Ink, JAKE, Litmora, One Art Poetry Journal, and Wrong Turn Lit. Find her on Twitter or Instagram and Threads at lori.dangelo1.

05/02/2024

How are you loving “Myofascial Trigger Point” by Court Ludwick, one of our Pushcart nominees?

Want to read an interview about this poem and author? Click the link in our bio.

Who is Court Ludwick?

Court Ludwick is a writer, artist, and educator currently pursuing her PhD in Literature and Creative Writing. She is the author of These Strange Bodies (ELJ Editions, 2024) and the founding editor-in-chief of Broken Antler Magazine. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Denver Quarterly, Poetry South, West Trade Review, Oxford Magazine, Full House Literary, Archetype, and elsewhere. Find her on socials . Find more of her work at www.courtlud.com

25/01/2024

Next up we have In Conversation with Court Ludwick author of “Myofascial Trigger Point.” This interview is conducted by our wonderful poetry editor, Kirry Kaufer.

Want to read the interview and poem? Click the link in our bio.

Who is Court Ludwick?

Court Ludwick is a writer, artist, and educator currently pursuing her PhD in Literature and Creative Writing. She is the author of These Strange Bodies (ELJ Editions, 2024) and the founding editor-in-chief of Broken Antler Magazine. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Denver Quarterly, Poetry South, West Trade Review, Oxford Magazine, Full House Literary, Archetype, and elsewhere. Find her on socials . Find more of her work at www.courtlud.com

23/01/2024

This poem is called “To the Mother of My Abuser” by Taylor Franson-Thiel.

Want to learn about the author and this piece?
You can find an interview on our website and link in our bio.

16/01/2024

Next up, we have Taylor Franson-Thiel nominated for her poem “To The Mother of My Abuser.” Learn more about this piece and the journey writing it with this interview conducted by Britt Trachtenberg, our managing poetry editor. You can also find her piece and interview with the link in our bio.

Who is Taylor Franson-Thiel?

Taylor Franson-Thiel is a writer from Utah, now based in Fairfax, Virginia. She received her Master’s in creative writing from Utah State University and is pursuing an MFA at George Mason University. Her writing frequently centers on playing as a Division One basketball player, the body, and mental health. Along with writing, she enjoys lifting heavy weights and reading fantastic books. You can find her on twitter

11/01/2024

Did you enjoy this snippet from Erica Hoffmeister's piece “To Be Catfished Over AIM at Age 14” ?

Our lovely nonfiction managing editor, Emily Townsend, recently interviewed Erica about this piece and her writing process. You can also find the interview and her piece on our website with the link in our bio!

09/01/2024

In honor of our Pushcart Nominee, we will dedicate our socials to them for the next few weeks.

We are starting this week with Erica Hoffmeister, nominated for her nonfiction piece “To Be Catfished Over AIM at Age 14.” Our lovely nonfiction managing editor, Emily Townsend, interviewed Erica about her piece and writing process. You can also find the interview and her piece on our website with the link in our bio!

Who is Erica Hoffmeister?

Erica Hoffmeister was born and raised in the fragrant orange groves of Southern California and now lives in Denver, where she teaches creative writing and rhetoric. A multi-genre writer, she is the author of three hybrid/poetry collections: Roots Grew Wild (Kingdoms in the Wild Press, 2019), Lived in Bars (Stubborn Mule Press, 2019), and the forthcoming All the Parts You Haven’t Lost (ELJ Editions, 2024). She has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, thrice for Best of the Net, and has earned several other finalist spots across genres, with a variety of short fiction, memoir, poetry, and critical essays published. As an independent scholar, her research focuses on horror cinema, pop culture studies, generational nostalgia, and Gothic literature, all of which she works into her creative writing. She’s obsessed with Buffy the Vampire Slayer, cross-country road trips, and her two wildling daughters. Learn more at: http://www.ericahoffmeister.com/

02/12/2023

Congratulations to our 2023 Pushcart Nominees!🎉

Want to read these wonderful works? Find them on our website or the link in our bio!

13/09/2023

I know what you were thinking; this couldn’t get any better. Well, it did! We have two more speakers joining us on Sunday! So start getting ready for a night of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, art, plays, and screenplays! A true mix of what Chaotic Merge is all about!

Want to get a reminder to join the virtual launch party? Sign up for our RSVP. Link is in our bio.

11/09/2023

Start getting ready because do we have a lineup for you! This Sunday at 4pm ET come join us for some poetry, fiction, nonfiction, art, screenplays, plays, and of course, laughs! This event will be via Zoom, and all are welcomed to join!

RSVP with the link in our bio!

Curious on who is presenting/reading? Swipe for the lineup!

01/09/2023

Issue 6(Print Version) is now available for Pre-orders in our store! WHAT?I know we are excited as you are!

We have limited availability for this issue, so if you want to grab one, we suggest pre-ordering one. Pre-orders will be left open until , September 14th. Our free online version will also be available on September 15th. So start getting ready because Issue 6 is almost here!

Please find the link to order in our bio!

Curious of who is in this issue?

Cover Art: Lee Davenport

Interview: In Conversation with creators of Chills Subs— Karina Kupp and Benjamin Davis

Fiction: Dan Broztel, Dalton Sikes, Amy Monaghan, Lori D’Angelo, and Karis Ryu.

Nonfiction: Laura Dzubay, Rachel Lutwick-Deaner, Dylan Boyer, and Emily Poison.

Poetry:
Timothy Fox, Kailey Tedesco, Miles Varana,
Taylor Franson-Thiel, Raynar Rogers, Allan Lake,Christ Keivom, Court Ludwick, Wren Donovan, and Morgan Bazilian.

Play/Screenwriting: Juliana Warta, Francis DiClemente, and Gerry Rodriguez

Art: Marjorie Gaber, Iat Fong Kong,Lee Davenport, Jill Letten, Sujash Purna, Gina Gidaro, and Jennifer Weigel

28/08/2023

Issue 6 is coming soon, and it’s gorgeous! We hope the cover of Issue 6 is getting you excited for what’s coming!!!

This lovely cover art is called "Plastic Flowers Never Die" by Lee Davenport.

Who is Lee Davenport?
Lee Davenport (he/him) is a visual artist greatly inspired by his original narratives and utilizes visual storytelling to create worlds of endless tales. Interpretation is at the heart of these stories, with each artwork finding a unique exposition in every individual. Altogether, his artworks invite viewers to immerse themselves in the imagery, allowing one to get lost in the scene of the artwork and experience a connection to an original narrative that is not their own. Find more of Lee’s work on Instagram:

Curious of who is in this issue?

Fiction: Dan Broztel, Dalton Sikes, Amy Monaghan, Lori D’Angelo, and Karis Ryu.

Nonfiction: Laura Dzubay, Rachel Lutwick-Deaner, Dylan Boyer, and Emily Poison.

Poetry:
Timothy Fox, Kailey Tedesco, Miles Varana,
Taylor Franson-Thiel, Raynar Rogers, Allan Lake,Christ Keivom, Court Ludwick, Wren Donovan, and Morgan Bazilian.

Art: Marjorie Gaber, Iat Fong Kong,Lee Davenport, Jill Letten, Sujash Purna, Gina Gidaro, and Jennifer Weigel

Play/Screenwriting: Juliana Warta, Francis DiClemente, and Gerry Rodriguez

Interview: In Conversation with creators of Chills Subs— Karina Kupp and Benjamin Davis

15/05/2023

Thank you, , for letting us do a creative writing station at your Craftstravaganza event. It was great meeting so many sweet people and seeing what they came up with 🧡

01/05/2023

Submissions are officially open for Issue 6! 🥳 Woooooo! You can say we are excited and ready to start reading your wonderful pieces again. Chaotic Merge accepts fiction, nonfiction, poetry, plays, screenplays, short films, and art! To read our full guideline and submit your work, please click the link in our bio!

23/04/2023

Its official Chaotic Merge is coming to you in-person on May 13th (2:30 pm-6pm) for some fun queer-related prompts at Q***r Crafts Club’s Craftstravaganza! Of course, there will be creative writing, but there will also be cross-stitching, screen printing, painting, and much more! Join us for a crafty filled day! Start marking your calendars!

10/04/2023

Are you loving this snippet and needing more? Well, the full stories is up in Issue 5, which you can read for free with the link in our bio. This piece was written by our talented contributor, Sam Carberry!

Who is Sam Carberry?

Sam Carberry (she/her) is a le***an writer and college student currently pursuing her BS in Psychology. She has always had an affinity towards writing and creating art out of the things that hurt her most. She spends most of her days with her girlfriend, doing homework, or listening to Lucy Dacus.

07/04/2023

Have you ever wanted to join a book club in NYC? Well, no worries, because Zoë Mahler has created 6 different book clubs you can go to once a month.

Issue 5 has an interview with wonderful and talented Zoë Mahler creator of NYC Book Hoes! Maybe, you know her from her catchy cat phrase on Tiktok “Hello, my fellow book hoes” or for the many book clubs and events she is hosting.

If you want to learn more about NYC Book Hoes and creation of it, feel free to check out Issue 5’s interview or follow them on

TikTok:
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They have book clubs currently running and tickets for sale for next month book club meetings!

Who is Zoë Mahler?

Zoë Mahler (she/her) is a huge art history and literature nerd and always has been. She received her BA in Art History and Archaeology from Principia College in 2019 and her Master's in Art Business in 2021 from the Sotheby's Institute of Art. When not planning and prepping for book clubs, you can find her reading in any coffee shop with really good tea, or working her full-time job as Education Director at an art gallery. She has future plans to open a bookshop and you can follow her

05/04/2023

Have you been wondering who is the face of our wonderful cover art, Daydream is? Well, swipe right to meet Cody Morgan.

Cody Morgan is a mixed media artist looking forward to helping out the planet. Cody loves being creative and seeing what he can do with friends and supplies around his house.

01/04/2023

Didn’t you hear? Issue 5 was released yesterday! Take a moment to enjoy your Saturday by getting emotionally invested in all the characters and art our contributors created. You might need some tissues and some heartwarming music to heal your hearts!

Issue 5 is available for sale in Print and free to read Online through our website!

Also, Don’t forget to RSVP for out Issue 5 Launch Party. A select few of our contributor will be reading some of their work in and out of the Issue. You don't want to miss out.

RSVP through this link: https://issue5launchparty.splashthat.com/

01/04/2023

Didn’t you hear? Issue 5 was released yesterday! Take a moment to enjoy your Saturday by getting emotionally invested in all the characters and art our contributors created. You might need some tissues and some heartwarming music to heal your hearts!

Issue 5 is available for sale in Print and free Online. Link is in our bio.

Also, Don’t forget to RSVP for out Issue 5 Launch Party. A select few of our contributor will be reading some of their work in and out of the Issue. You don't want to miss out.

RSVP with the link in our bio!

31/03/2023

Issue 5 is finally out in print version and digitally. This issue highlights 24 different creatives in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, plays, art, and interview format!

Please take a moment to read this issue and support our contributors with the link in our bio!

Who is in this issue?

Cover Art:
Daydream by Cody Morgan

Interview:
In Conversation with Zoë Mahler

Fiction:
On Eggshells by Audrey Carroll
Soiled by Reece Herberg
casualties by Alec Evan March

Nonfiction:
The Dust That Remains by Charmaine Arjoonlal
twice over by Sage Kubis
characteristics of our charism by Sage Kubis
How To Be Catfished Over Aim at 14 by Erica Hoffmeiseter
no Expiration Date by Harris PlesKovitch
Backseat L̶o̶v̶e̶r̶s̶ by Sam Carberry

Poetry:
When House Becomes Venice by Stephanie Holden
In Georgetown Guyana by Smitha Sehgal
Debris by Carolyn Martin
Lilith Fair, 1996 by Abby Hosterman

Plays:
Keeping Secrets by Rich Rubin
Astroturf by Kolin Lawler
I Won’t Be That Person by Sarah Elizabeth Grace

Art:
Undress by Alaura Garcia
Faithful by Rendan Lovell
Wind by Rendan Lovell
After Rain in the Spring by Kelli Lage
Calves Discover New Life by Kelli Lage
You Don’t Argue With Paradise by James Diaz
No One Is Beautiful In Heaven by James Diaz
Hands Growing by Klara Asklund
Expectations by Klara Asklund
Selfportrait by Klara Asklund
Skate by Hailey Thielen
The Ordeal by Prashant Mishra

https://issuu.com/chaoticmergemagazine/docs/_issue_5_cm_digital

28/03/2023

This Sunday, join us in our virtual launch party for some art, nonfiction, plays, and poetry. Our lineup of readers/presenters are contributors to this issue, and they are ready to bring you amazing content!

If you want reminders to join this event, do not worry; RSVP for this event with the link in our bio, and we will remind you!

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Issue 5 is finally out in print version and digitally. This issue highlights 24 different creatives in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, plays, art, and interview format! Please take a moment to read this issue and support our contributors with the link in our bio! Who is in this issue? Cover Art: Daydream by Cody Morgan Interview: In Conversation with Zoë Mahler Fiction: On Eggshells by Audrey Carroll Soiled by Reece Herberg casualties by Alec Evan March Nonfiction: The Dust That Remains by Charmaine Arjoonlal twice over by Sage Kubis characteristics of our charism by Sage Kubis How To Be Catfished Over Aim at 14 by Erica Hoffmeiseter no Expiration Date by Harris PlesKovitch Backseat L̶o̶v̶e̶r̶s̶ by Sam Carberry Poetry: When House Becomes Venice by Stephanie Holden In Georgetown Guyana by Smitha Sehgal Debris by Carolyn Martin Lilith Fair, 1996 by Abby Hosterman Plays: Keeping Secrets by Rich Rubin Astroturf by Kolin Lawler I Won’t Be That Person by Sarah Elizabeth Grace Art: Undress by Alaura Garcia Faithful by Rendan Lovell Wind by Rendan Lovell After Rain in the Spring by Kelli Lage Calves Discover New Life by Kelli Lage You Don’t Argue With Paradise by James Diaz No One Is Beautiful In Heaven by James Diaz Hands Growing by Klara Asklund Expectations by Klara Asklund Selfportrait by Klara Asklund Skate by Hailey Thielen The Ordeal by Prashant Mishra https://issuu.com/chaoticmergemagazine/docs/_issue_5_cm_digital

Issue 4 is officially OUT NOW! You can now view our free online version with the link below or purchase the few print copies we have left! Read Issue 4: https://issuu.com/chaoticmergemagazine/docs/issue_4_cm_online

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