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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Julia Rios

Julia Rios

Julia Rios (they/them) is a queer, Latinx writer, editor, podcaster, and narrator.

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Mid-February News

Here’s a roundup of what I am up to and some stuff you might like to attend or participate in.

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Big News Roundup!

New work, awards eligibility, upcoming appearances, and more!

Against a crimson sunset, with snow and mist swirling around, a dark haired fairy lady with yellow eyes stands with an owl at a magical Oath-stone with glowing symbols, preparing to be wed.

Ad free Podcast of Sara Norja's poem and interview just for paid subscribers!

Against a crimson sunset, with snow and mist swirling around, a dark haired fairy lady with yellow eyes stands with an owl at a magical oathstone with glowing symbols, preparing to be wed.

In Winter, A Wedding: a poem and an interview with Sara Norja

I invited Sara Norja to read her Worlds of Possibility poem, "In Winter, a Wedding" and to talk to me about her creative process.

Worlds of Possibility Volume 2 featuring cover art by Julia Kim of a woman looking up and a dragon, a rocket, and a cat.

A gift to end 2025 — Worlds of Possibility Volume 2!

This second volume collects short stories, flash fiction, and drabbles from the August 2023 to June 2025 issue run of Worlds of Possibility.

The cover of Worlds of Possibility —Poetry, featuring art by Grace Chadwick of an elven woman with arms stretching upward, cupping a group of floating planets against a purple starscape.

Worlds of Possibility —Poetry is free until the 20th of August!

Get your free ebook before August 21st!

The cover of Why Didn't You Just Leave, featuring a shadowy figure in a window. A sticker at the top features cat eye glasses and the words "Shirley Jackson Award Winner 2024

Why Didn't You Just Leave won the Shirley Jackson Award!

I am honored, surprised, and delighted that our ghost story book won this award! Editing it, and translating the two stories by Alberto Chimal and Raquel Castro, was a truly wonderful experience