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April DeOliveira, Editor-in-Chief
April is a writer and educator. Her work has appeared in Fiction on the Web, Walloon Writers Review (forthcoming), Beyond Words Literary Magazine, Eunoia Review, Front Porch Republic, Great Lakes Review , Defenestrationism.net, and others. She mostly writes short fiction, creative nonfiction, and the occasional poem. Her work tends to revolve around the seemingly mundane, place, and the difficult and beautiful things ordinary people encounter. Currently, she’s working on a short-fiction chapbook and full-length collection, both containing themes of grief, redemption, and hope, with touches of magical realism. Additionally, she has recently word vomited out a very rough first draft of a novel. All in all, she’s thrilled to produce this project and discover how place influences your work!
When she is not feverishly pecking away on her tablet, she can be found reading, gardening, traversing Michigan and beyond with her wonderful husband, convincing others she’s not an old lady as she learns about birds via amateur birdwatching, fumbling to make half-decent bread in the kitchen, and wishing she weren't allergic to cats.
Kim DeOliveira, Editor
Kimberley A-E DeOliveira is an aspiring writer drawn to ancient cultures and their complex ties to deities, kings, and power dynamics. She delves into the intricate dance of trade and the ways societies shape and unmake themselves through stories. Currently working on a historical project set in the ancient world, Kimberley explores how power, fate, and personal choice intersect across cultures.
When not writing, you can find her buried in research—whether uncovering the secrets of garum, the ancient world's version of ketchup, mustard, and soy sauce (spoiler: it involves a rather unappetizing fermentation process); pondering the role of the kharwa, a traditional camel stick used in caravans; or chasing down other intriguing aspects of ancient life. This curiosity fuels her storytelling and informs the narratives she creates. As an editor for Cereal City Review, Kimberley is excited to explore how the past continues to shape our present.