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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Worlds of Possibility

Worlds of Possibility is a collection of original stories, art, and poems selected by Julia Rios and sponsored by Julia's subscribers.

Worlds of Possibility June 2023 cover featuring art by Milo Wren of a queer Black couple embracing.

Introducing the June 2023 issue of Worlds of Possibility

Happy Juneteenth! The June 2023 issue of Worlds of Possibility is now available for subscribers! If you would like to get a copy, you can subscribe at any time on juliarios.com and visit the June issue page to download it in ebook and PDF formats. Subscribers may also download

June 2023 Worlds of Possibility cover featuring stock art by Milo Wren of a Black queer couple embracing

The June 2023 Issue of Worlds of Possibility

Title card for "Purple Magenta" by Tiara Mica: A brown hand with matte purple nails holds a magenta popsicle

Purple/Magenta: a poem by Tiara Mica

This poem is from the February 2023 issue of Worlds of Possibility. I love its sense of mischief.

Closeup of two girls in school uniforms about to kiss under a willow tree.

Things Most Meaningful: a story by P.A. Cornell

“It’s for whatever you like,” he said. “To place those things that are most meaningful to you inside.”

the cover of A New Day by Jean Goulbourne, featuring a sunrise over the mountains

Of poetry and me: a poem by Jean Goulbourne

We are less than $1,000 away from the main funding goal for the Worlds of Possibility anthology, and to celebrate, here is a piece from the book!

A block print in black ink depicting scenes from the poem.

Walpurgis Eve: A Poem by Laura Theis

Each year, come Walpurgis, Father bolts the gates...

four colorful cupcakes on a wooden slab. one has a label that reads, "Sweet Beauty Bakery"

Top Reviews of the Sweet Beauty Bakery, Home of Extraordinary Gender Reveal Cakes: A story by Jo Miles

If I could give Sweet Beauty Bakery more than 5 stars, I would.