Johnny Masiulewicz is author of the poetry collection Professional Cemetery (Puddin’head Press), creator of the Happy Tapir zine series, and founder of the artisan publishing house Happy Tapir Press. His work has appeared in a variety of literary journals, sites and anthologies including Curbside Review, The Main Street Rag, Third Wednesday, Ash & Bones and The Alembic. A native Chicagoan, he now lives and works in St Johns, Florida.

Masiulewicz returns to JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival on Saturday, November 16th. Check it out here.

Tom Ferriello graduated from the University of North Florida in December of 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in creative writing. His poetry and fiction can be found in The Talon Review and Bending Genres. He reads, writes, and attempts to play the piano so people will think he is cultured. It’s yet to work. Check out Alive Poets Society, the lit loving podcast he co-hosts with two much smarter and funnier people.

We are delighted Tom will read with us at JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival on Saturday, November 16th.

Damon Thomas grew up on the banks of the Suwannee River. Here he experienced a Southernness that included sea monsters, swamp cabbage, and makeshift graves. Damon is a regular contributor to Atomic Planet Magazine. We’re so happy Thomas will read with us on Saturday, November 16th at the JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival!