our mission
In Her Space Journal is a literary and arts journal that creates opportunities for emerging women writers to gain publishing experience, build confidence in their craft, and connect through a supportive creative community.
our vision
To create a safe, community-driven space where women writers and artists can can share their stories and see their voices celebrated.
meet the team
Maria Angela Richards is the founder and president of in her space journal
She is also a graduate student, marketing writer, and advocate for voices that are often left out. Maria loves the impactful work that she accomplishes as a writer and is always searching for ways in which she can serve others through her purpose. Her poetry and digital literature have been featured in 318 Journal, an online platform dedicated to innovative and contemporary creative works.
Emily Holman is a writer, artist, and managing editor
She is a queer, autistic author with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from California State University Chico and a Master’s degree in Literature and Writing from California State University San Marcos. She is also an editor at The Infinite Blues Review. She has loved writing ever since she was able to speak. Even when she was too little to write, she was still excited to ask someone else to write her stories down for her. Holman’s short fiction has appeared in Doors of Darkness by Terrorcore Publishing, Into the Night by Ghostwatch Zine, Trembling with Fear by Horror Tree, Rebirth by Styx Papers, Lust at First Bite by Nebula Nexus, The Manzanita by California State University Chico’s English Graduate Council, and many others. Her Instagram handle is @maximumsparrow.
Anna Acosta is a writer, MFA student, and blog editor
Acosta is an aspiring writer and editor with a Master's degree in Literature and Writing from California State University San Marcos. She is currently pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing at Chapman University. An editor for 16 zines and counting, she’s written for over 40 zines and been published in Coin-Operated Press and Journal 318.
Taen is a writer and storyteller
As Octavia Butler says: "You've got to make your own worlds. You've got to write yourself in. Whether you are a part of the greater society or not, you've got to write yourself in." So, in this quest to write ourselves in, she endeavors to create for all voices through literary criticism, fiction, poetry, and film. Her works have been included in Bravura, 318 Journal, and the Association for Asian Studies Film Expo. Taen hold's a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Literature and Writing.