About
EllemenoA literary journal dedicated to the exploration of life, memoir, culture, travel, and writing.
Note from the editor
A literary journal dedicated to the exploration of life, memoir, culture, travel, and writing. When I began this publication, the idea was for it to be a journal of the lives of writers, without resorting to it being about how to write. Like most creative ventures, it has evolved over time to include history, philosophy, and science, but when I take a broader view, I realize that the common thread is always human endeavor, life experiences, and a story well told. This is a place for writers by writers. A place to be inspired and challenged. - David Todd McCarty
Editors
David Todd McCarty
A cranky romantic searching for hope and humor. I tell stories. Most of them are true. I’m not at all interested in your outrage, but I do feel your pain.
Natasha MH
Writes on Life, Travel, Inspiration and Culture. Mastodon https://newsie.social/@NatashaMH
Writers
Scott-Ryan Abt
Enthusiast, in transit. Pithy bon mots of life abroad and at home, the state of the world, travel, music, food, cocktails, cleverish observations.
Jocelyn G
Sharing stories to bring meaning, beauty and good will to the world as we know it. It’s up to us what we become.
Christopher Robin
Apparently I put the AB prefix in front of normal. Recovering alcoholic, humorist, contemplatist, essayist, averagest, editor of my own reality.
Russell Salsbury
Top writer | Harvard Economics BA | Software Developer | Future | Politics | Forment Revolutions | I will not go quietly.
Walter Rhein
I have 10+ years experience as a certified English and Physics teacher. 20+ years of experience as an editor, journalist, blogger and novelist.
Eric Pierce
Writer, gamer, pop culture nerd. Editor of Fanfare. Probably thinking about Star Wars. https://newsletter.allthefanfare.com
Marc Barham
Column @ timetravelnexus.com on iconic books, TV shows/films: Time Travel Peregrinations. Reviewed all episodes of ‘Dark’ @ site. https://linktr.ee/marcbarham64
Natasha MH
Writes on Life, Travel, Inspiration and Culture. Mastodon https://newsie.social/@NatashaMH
Rafael Pinheiro
Working class guy who stumbled into a Ph.D. Join and support me on Medium: https://bit.ly/3PDCWVn Or leave a tip: https://bit.ly/3QHxJfB
Noel John
Polymath. Resides in India, and I write about things I find interesting and informative. Stick around if you’ve learnt something new today.
Sherryl Clark - writer, editor, poet.
Writer, editor, book lover — I've published many children's books and three crime novels for adults so far. I edit other people's fiction and poetry.
Mireïa
On a never-ending journey of learning to think // Engineering Masters student // Visual Artist
Georgie Nink
Memoirist, traveler, homebody, former expat, humanitarian aid worker (and critic). And a Wisconsin girl through and through. GeorgieNink.com
Nithya Chidam
Writer. Half of what I say is stories, the half you believe is true is probably a story too.
Benjamin Ray Allee
Writer and information omnivore in Athens, GA. Interests include film, communication theory, art history, journalism and too much more
Twoboysoneshoe
Journey on the Indefinite Road (or, Our Experiments with Truth). Writings and musings of two boys exploring the world. Current location: Indonesia
PlainTalkBadManners
Ex-Doctor, Ex-Catholic, Ex-Muslim. Climate Worrier & Wannabe Climate Warrior. Novelist. Human. Label resistant. https://thefriendlyradicalnextdoor.substack.com/
Amy Sea
100 X Top Writer, Editor— MuddyUm Editor, Breast Stories Editor-in-Chief — Comedian, Satirist, Humorist, Top Writer. Publisher of Breast Stories.
Chris Thompson
Seeking common ground in a divided world. Education, parenting, family alcoholism, and life. Dad, husband. Be kind.
Arnie Sabatelli
I write about fly fishing, the outdoors, writing, literature. I also have a podcast on Hemingway: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MaqiqpBwlZZQw6qeybkVw?si=9
Dustin Arand
Lawyer turned stay-at-home dad. I write about philosophy, culture, and law. Author of the book “Truth Evolves”. Top writer in History, Culture, and Politics.
Aurelia Bliss
I write nonfiction, fiction, and sort-of-sort-of-not fiction. Whatever I'm writing at the moment is always me giving a peek. Top writer in Humor and History.
Pradeep Menon
Creating impact through Technology | #CTO at #Microsoft| Data & AI Strategy | Cloud Computing | Design Thinking | Blogger | Public Speaker | Published Author
Claudia G. Ciobanu
Trader turned writer, diving into news, life experiences, and everything in between on social media. claudiastoryweaver@gmail.com
Clark Webb
The Sober Webb: a recovered drinker and writer focusing on the benefits of an alcohol free life, recovery, healing, and wellness in mind, body and spirit.
Janet Daniels-Thomas
Writer, Blogger, Faithful friend, Chronic oversharer and Happy wife - so welcome to that.
Brandt Amelia
Amelia, a writer and lover of literature.dedicates her life to the written word. https://brandtamela.medium.host/membership
Evan Hundhausen
Creative Rebel — Promethean Fictive — Click my link t.ree after you read one of my blog posts on medium and I get monies…. https://linktr.ee/goshdarnblog
Jennifer Marla Pike
I'm here to support writers, and share my writing as well. I hope to improve myself and make some creative friends.
Grace Mary Power
Editor of Thirty over Fifty. I help you to care for yourself through spirituality and tech. We need both.
Aryan Spaliya
When I'm not crunching numbers and reading the Wall Street Journal, you can find me trying to convince my dog to invest in a diversified portfolio
Jerren Gan
Systems Engineer and Physicist | Writing about the environment, mental health, science, and how all of them come together to create society as we know it.
Jim Bauman
I'm a retired linguist who believes in the power of language and languages to amuse and inform and to keep me cranking away.
Adesh Acharya
Writer, Creator. More at https://adeshfr.com | https://substack.com/@adeshfr | Subscribe to me via email, ko-fi.com/fradesh
Every Day Life Improvement
3x Top writer MSc in Agriculture and Sustainable Development Graduate from RMAS https://sites.google.com/view/everyday-life-improvement/home
Erica Breen Wellness
Join me on a journey towards holistic well-being, where fitness, travel, nutrition, & self-care intertwine. Visit ericabreenwellness.com
Maureen Morrissey
Teacher, wanderer/wonderer, writer of fiction and reflection. My novels can be found here https://www.amazon.com/stores/Maureen-Morrissey/author/B08NFCT89C
Daniel McIntosh, PhD.
Writer, consultant, public speaker. Tired of living in the Dark Ages. Working for something better. Top writer in politics and economics.
Charlene Ann Mildred
I'm a writer and content creator who loves to share tips on how to maximize your productivity. Email: charleneannmildredfbarroga@gmail.com
Michele Cambardella
Writing more, painting more, walking more. Loves being near bodies of water. and soaking up the quiet Top Writer - This happened to me
Holly Paige
Curious creature, pursuer of passion, unbeliever in limiting or lengthy bios. Email me at hollypaige.writer@gmail.com.
Glenna Gill
My memoir, “When I Was Lost,” is available now. Owner of Memories Mastered publication. Writing here since 2018 and love it!
Neeramitra Reddy
Eternal (Un)Learner ✦ 9M+ Views ✦ Connecting Dots and Souls ✦ For 360° holistic self-improvement → manximize.com ✦ 📧 neeramitra.writes@gmail.com
Michael Burg, MD (Satire Sommelier) 😬
The “MD” & “um” in Medium, and the “er” in wisenheimer | Doctor Funny editor/czar | Sultan of satire | disgraced former parking lot attendant
Adam_Welch_Photographist
One-time radiologic technologist turned photographic anti-hero and author. Nomadic in the United States.
Liz Koonce
Liz holds a Masters in Landscape Architecture and writes about public land, ecology, and uncovering the hidden impacts of the cattle industry.
Henya Drescher
Psychological thrillers writer, wife, mother, weightlifter, gardener. Stolen Truth on Amazon.
Nicoletta Sineo
Italian writer living in Thailand! I moved here 5 years ago with my family and never looked back. I love a relaxed life and Muay Thai!
The AuDHD Philosopher
Editor and owner of "The Poor Life" pub, 5x boosted writer, writing in the hopes that together we can shape a better future
Michele Maize
Sober Traveler | Wannabe Vegan | Yoga Addict. Extrovert turned introvert that wants a pack of dachshunds. Writing my way through past trauma gave me big dreams.
Douglas Giles, PhD
Philosopher by trade & temperament, professor for 21 years, bringing philosophy out of its ivory tower and into everyday life. https://linktr.ee/dgilesphd
Yana Bostongirl
My life + relationships + writing journey → my blogs (a memoir in motion)| Boosted Writer| 🌸Substack: Yana's World 👇 https://yanabostongirl.substack.com/
Sarah Mostafa
Egyptian-American. Writer and reader on modern issues. Lover and teller of stories. Learning to do this mom thing. All views my own.
Rui Alves
Language teacher, linguist, life coach, published author (joined the Army and worked for the EU). A publisher, digital ronin, musician and alchemist of sound.
Debbie Weiss
Author of award-winning book “Available As Is: A Midlife Widow’s Search for Love.” Essays in Huff Po, the New York Times’ Modern Love and others.
Dr. Preeti Singh
Doctorate in Finance, Professor, Author, I write about Life’s experiences, edutech. 9xTop writer.
Dr. Alessandro Crimi
Research group leader at https://bam.sano.science/ Interested in biotech, medicine, cooperation, education and entrepreneurship, also in low-income countries.
Donna Moriarty
Writer, editor, author. Find me in NYT, San Francisco Mag, Ms. "Not Just Words: How a Good Apology..." is on Amazon. She is currently at work on a memoir.
Mahan
Sharing things I'm learning through my personal brand and other interests. Join 20+ readers → mahanbagheri.com
Rene Volpi Jr.
Storytelling, true adventures and essays. I tame lions & sharks :) Sailed from Argentina and I'll change the world with my pen. https://renegvolpi.substack.com
J.J. Pryor
3.01 Mil reads | Ex-pat | Ex-Head Product | Ex-cuse Me | PB&T creator | Top 100 Writer | jjpryor.substack.com
Warner Crocker
Gadfly. Flying through life as a gadget geek and theatre artist...commenting along the way. Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/deck/@WarnerCrocker
Janice Harayda
Critic, novelist, award-winning journalist. Former book editor of the Plain Dealer and book columnist for Glamour. Words in NYT, WSJ, and other major media.
Daniel Ng
Daniel lives in New Zealand with his beautiful wife. He enjoys writing about personal growth, career, business, customer relationships, and endurance sports.
Carly Newberg
Yoga teacher / freelancer / mental health advocate writing boldly & bravely about relatable life experiences. I’m done staying silent.
Kimberly Carlson Aesara
I'm an award-winning novelist. Writing about The Write Life. Offering a practical, inspiring program that gives you tools to write the book of your dreams.
Elizabeth Dawber
English literature & creative writing grad | MWC semi-finalist | Former editor @ The Startup | I write about this thing called life | Human | Pen for hire |🇬🇧
Lilith Helstrom
I talk about religion, sex, emotions, and life. Whatever I happen to be thinking about that I think might be interesting. Top Writer in multiple categories.
Elizabeth Sobieski
Elizabeth Sobieski @TheMaskedHatter on Instagram, has written for various publications and is the author of “The Masked Hatter-Pandemic Style", Penser Press.
Blake Lane
Freelance journalist. Author. Mom. LA native. Animal rescue sucker. BlakeLaneWrites@gmail.com
Gary Buzzard
I write two times a week on meditation, mindfulness, and aging gracefully—on accepting life, not fighting it. You may email me at gary@20-MinuteVacation.com.
Ben Cohen
“How should we live?” That is our guiding start. For a better experience: http://thedeepsphere.com.
Sean Kernan
I'm a nommer. Submit your articles to my publication Corporate Underbelly and I'll try to help you get boosted.
Professor Freddy
USC professor and creative strategist Freddy Tran Nager • Founder of the marketing + media consultancy Atomic Tango • raging moderate • cat herder
Hakima T A N T R I K A
Scholar-practitioner of Classical Tantra with 15 years' experience, launching Quantum Tantra, a 3-month online program for the down-to-earth spiritual seekers
April Hawkins, Ask A Bitchface
Author. Columnist. Activist. Poet basically since birth. Defender of dogs and underdogs, follow me on Substack: askabitchface@substack.com
Michael Williams
I’m a storyteller, StoryCoach, writer, accredited End-of-Life Planning Facilitator, spiritual mentor & podcast host. Oh yeah, I play ukulele.
Brad Porteus
GenX. Distraught by polarization. Turn ons: frisbee, time lapse photography, the moon. Turnoffs: alarm clocks, meetings, hypocrisy, truffles.
Kristi Keller
Write like no one is reading, because it might be true. Never let the truth stand in the way of a good story. https://wildhoodwanted.substack.com/
Meg Vardy
The Doctor | The Patient | The Researcher | The Dreamer | Dancing In Shadow | Always With A Smile.
Michelle Teheux
Lover of literature. Former newspaper editor. Fascinated by everything. Contact: michelleteheux@gmail.com. To buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/michelleteheux
Daniel Rose
What if you had a pastor living next door? A pastor who embraced you in your doubts and encouraged your questions? Yeah, I'm trying to be that guy.
Rosalyn Broddie
All things storytelling. On my way to becoming a writer. Feel free to come along for the journey! https://beacons.ai/rosalynbroddie
Marmotian
I’m an observer of the Earth. My favorite spot is my burrow and my hobby is exercising my fingers, in order to dig deeper. Support me: marmotian.com/contact/
Matthew Clapham
Professional translator by day. Writer of silly and serious stuff by night. Also by day, when I get fed up of tedious translations. Founder of Iberospherical.
Alex Praytor
Writer, traveler, and avid coffee-drinker. I write about life in Europe, coffee, and other musings. https://ko-fi.com/alexpray
Keith Strohm
Consultant, speaker, and author. I write about topics that grab me by the throat, inc, leadership, writing, personal growth, gaming, entertainment, lit, etc.
Alison Acheson
My latest book is a memoir, Dance Me to the End: Ten Months and Ten Days With ALS. My newsletter is on Substack: THE UNSCHOOL FOR WRITERS.
Shari Lopatin
Former journalist writing about life, culture, & social issues. YourTango, Ellemeno, Middle-Pause. Written by a real human: me. No AI! www.sharilopatin.com
Max Phillips
My focus is on the intersectionality of nostalgia | Contact me for any Premium Ghostwriting services -> maxphillipswrites@gmail.com
Lori Welch Brown
Writer, artist, coffee guzzler. Cats and dogs. Editor at The Virago. Freelance editor & writer for hire. loriwbrown@icloud.com
Max Marioni
Max is a multilingual writer, editor, and researcher. His work has been published in several journals, magazines, and anthologies. More info on maxmarioni.com
Matthew Donnellon
Matthew Donnellon is a writer, artist, and sit down comedian. He is the author of The Curious Case of Emma Lee and Other Stories.
Alvin Ang
👑 Writer of scandalous stories. Contact me: sgbjjopen@gmail.com. BUY my books here! amazon.com/Alvin-Ang/e/B0BCQZKCG4/
Jimwebster
Hello, I'm Jimmy, living with my lovely wife, sharing witty articles about our wheelchair adventures! Join the laughter on my blog!
John W Noerenberg II
I’ve been a lot of things: actor, singer, but mostly I wrote software. Acting didn’t pay. Software did. I quit that gig. I've always been a storyteller.
eli
I am in the becoming... A Student of Life, Nature my Teacher. That's what I write about. Introvert, trying to speak in writing, always from behind my eyes
Kimberly Fosu
Spiritual Life Coach. My new book "Who Am I?" is available on Amazon now. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1BMHLY
Sean From MySpace
The Atlantic, Patti Harrison, Richard Linklater, and Amelie bring me joy! I live in San Francisco and live for the next adventure along the West Coast.
Fabio Cerpelloni
Italian turned English writer and teacher. I write online and help non-native English speakers do the same. www.fabiocerpelloni.com
Kanak Agrawal
Nomadic Solopreneur | Storyteller | Writer | Writes about slow & experiential travel, earning money online, and personal growth
Charles Bastille
Author of MagicLand & Psalm of Vampires. Follow me on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/charlesbastille.bsky.social. All stories © 2020-24 by Charles Bastille
Citizen Reader
"Money makes people lose their humanity." from Zeke Faux's "Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall"
Clayton Moulynox
Experience-based commentary on startups, tech, biz & life. Consults & invests @ startupfoundationsbuilder.com & mxgrowth.com. Ex-Microsoft, Ex-startup unicorn
Audrey Stimson
Writer and poet — essays and short stories. Experiencing life to the fullest while writing about our humanity. More about me https://audreystimson.com
Matthew David
Travel Writer and Photographer | Published in National Geographic Traveller Magazine | all photographs are my own | @mattnelly.jpg
Eli Torrez
Ruminations of a wandering songbird, on a pilgrimage to the deeper layers of this temporary condition called life..
Dan Foster
Writer, Poet, Blogger: Tackling life, faith, culture, religion, politics, and spirituality. Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/DanFosterWriter
Andrew Theophilou
Life writing and commentary with a focus on the environment, mental health, equality, migration, culture and permaculture.
Diana G.Pinto,
Writer and Consultant. Passionate about human and social development. MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies. Nature Lover. diana-gpinto-consultant.com
Linnea George
Actress. Writer. Single Mom. Foreigner. US American living in Germany. I meditate every morning that helps.
Jay Squires
I AM an AUTHOR, salesman, optimist, dreamer: May the four always COHABIT & produce wondrous progeny. IN THE SWIRLING POOL OF LIFE, I'm an unflushable floater.
Sharon Johnson
Published in literary magazines. Retired health & human services leader. I'm a grandmother who walks by the river. Blog: www.common-sage.com.
Lucinda Munro Cook
Story-teller. LGBTQ. Mobius Crochet artist/scientist. Had a transnational childhood. Editor for A-Culturated https://medium.host/a-culturated.
LibrariAnna
Suburban hippie wife, mom of 4, librarian. My wholesome façade belies my recent enlightenment & kinky journey of self-discovery. Writes about life, love, & sex.
Anna Jim Lequenne
Daydreamer, hopeless romantic - juggling roles as a travel addict & aspiring writer, while navigating real life in my job as a designer
Lora Dobreva
Freelance translator and writer. In my free time, I co-host the Meowcore podcast, and I write about metal music, the ex-Christian experience, and LGBT issues.
Dan Stevens
Interested in everything to the exclusion of nothing, except possibly musicals. Likes old things, telling stories and taking stuff apart.
Kim Kelly Stamp
Owner of The Penny Pub. Editor for Parasol Pubs. Essayist. Espresso Enthusiast. LGBTQIA. PNW Native. Gigi Extraordinaire. Work in: NYT, Shondaland, HuffPost,+
Jess West
ICF accredited mindset coach, 550RYT yoga teacher and change leader. You can find me at compasscoachingandyoga.com
Sophia Pedigo
traveling. writing. thinking. | open to freelance writing gigs. | contact sophiapedigo.inbox@gmail.com.
Sir Charles
I tell stories about my interesting life. I have some opinions. Subscribe to my newsletter to become besties: https://sircharles.substack.com
Ms. KJ
I am the author of Longing For The Night, Fire & Water, and The Sassy Savant. When I'm not writing, I run a crochet business on Etsy called SoulfulStitchery.
Edith Gallagher Boyd
Edith Gallagher Boyd is a graduate of Temple University and a former French teacher. Avid sports fan with special angst for Philadelphia Eagles.
Wm Raff
Pastor turned Atheist. Memorist sorting my exit from religion. Futurist via science fiction. WmRaff.com
John Michalak
Author and Speaker. Servant to two spoiled cats. Bridging the things of eternity with everyday experience.
Carlos Garbiras
(Often Humorous, Always Brilliant, Of Course) Stories on Culture, Relationships & Travel!
Margaret Dean
Neurodivergent, semi-reclusive oddbod. Sometime biker, sometime photographer, oftentime just very confused. Still waiting for clarity in my late middle age.
Kerry Kramer
I am every woman. I write about the irony of life, friendship, authenticity, aging, and life experiences with humor and honesty. My Motto: Be Your Own Anchor!
Michelle Lawson
Michelle writes travel articles, fiction and non-fiction when not lecturing in Applied Linguistics. She’d rather be on a train in Europe. Original photos only.
Egor Korneev
I write about people, places, and the culture that connects them. Currently, sailing the Atlantic and Caribbean while working full time.
Jamie Todd Foreman
#5 As an observationst and attorney, I solemly swear to submit well-crafted stories and consent to the sadistic mental anguish their writing often presents.
Laurie b. Frankel
Writer, video artist, trash pickr uppr, dog influencr, art lovr. Amazon "Frankel Pattern Here" "funny...practical suggestions.” Kirkus Review lauriebfrankel.com
Aninda Baruah
I like telling stories. It can include life, travel, career, philosophy, agile and product management . Lived in India, Thailand, France & now UK.
The romantic realist
Where I organize my intrusive thoughts and random epiphanies as I sip on a caffeinated drink
Alison McBain
Alison McBain is the writer behind Author Versus AI. She writes fiction, nonfiction & poetry, ghostwrites & edits books. http://www.alisonmcbain.com/
Jeff Barton
Dad, trail/ultra runner, author, aspiring recluse. I write about life, mental health, and running. Starting life over. Creator of Runner’s Life.
Anne Spollen
Writer/teacher. Enslaved by my cats. I haunt NYC, the Hudson Valley, and the Jersey shore. I also write.
Randall H. Duckett
A retired journalist with decades in writing, editing, and entrepreneurship, I write about topics such as chronic pain, disability, writing, and sports.
Zane Fleming
Feeling overwhelmed? Find peace of mind with my new book Living, Simplified: https://amzn.to/38CBIce
Dear Flamingo aka Melinda Fargo (anag.)
Melinda Fargo aka 'Dear Flamingo' (anag.) is into personal essays and creative nonfiction. Her own writing is a melange of sincerity and sarcasm. 🇬🇧
Shaler McClure Wright
Keepin’ it human with heart & soul. Former actor~ vo artist ~ pr exec ~ city dweller. Now in a small coastal town sharing the thoughts I used to keep to myself.