Founder & Senior Editor

Jade is a published author and fiction writer with a background in communications & literature. Her love for reading pushed her to start Papers Publishing, a place where emerging writers can excel. She hopes to continue bringing good work forward, while providing a welcoming space to writers from all around.

Associate Editor & Columnist

Zeynep is a university student pursuing her studies in Interior and Furniture Design at IED Firenze. She is currently based in Italy and Turkey. Her passion for writing has always been an integral part of her life. Zeynep has been captivated by the magic of storytelling and started writing her own stories with princess tales of herself when she was a child, and as she grew up, she continued writing pieces that still have a little magical touch in them. Zeynep hopes to design captivating images in her readers' minds through her prose while also contributing to Papers Publishing's mission of helping talented writers to receive an audience as an Associate Editor.

Assistant Editor & Social Media Management

Rian Grey is a published author and actor best known for his queer fiction. Writing since a young age, Rian’s short story, ‘The Funeral,’ received multiple awards and was published when he was only 16. He has since received a Bachelors of Art in Creative Writing from SUNY Purchase College, starred in multiple short films, and worked as an editor on a Queer Australian TV show.

Rian hopes to bring more Queer voices into popular media.

Lead Editor & Outreach

Jon is a poet and writer from Northeast, Brazil. Jon has been writing ever since he could remember, and came from a long line of writers who inspired him to go after his dreams. Jon is influenced by fiction, but their interests aren’t pigeonholed to that particular genre. Before writing, Jon considers himself an avid reader who loves to celebrate the voices of colorful and enigmatic writers. He’s excited to bring his keen eye to discovering dynamic and thought-provoking work at Papers.

Monthly Columnist

Viola is a Masters philosophy graduate from the University of St Andrews, who is currently based in Dublin, Ireland. She is presently developing her knowledge of creative writing by attending evening classes while also working as an editor. It’s been her dream to occupy exactly this type of editorial role, therefore she is really excited to be part of the Papers Publishing team and to get to read all of your submissions soon! : )