ABOUT US
We are a literary magazine for young writers by young writers
Our mission
At Whispering Fields Review, we believe in giving a voice to the unspoken. This literary magazine was created to empower young artists aged 15-24, providing a space where their words—once spoken in whispers—can finally be heard. We aim to shed light on the overlooked, the silenced, and the stories that linger beneath the surface, free from fear, shame, or societal pressure.
Every issue is built around themes that challenge norms and open doors for honest storytelling. Whether through poetry, prose, or art, we encourage contributors to explore the complexities of human experience without restraint.
Whispering Fields Review publishes quarterly issues, providing a platform for aspiring voices since 2025. While our issues are currently digital and available to readers worldwide, we hope to transition into print in the future.
Our Origin
I created Whispering Fields Review because I was tired of seeing important topics shut down by controversy and judgment. Women’s rights, mental health, politics—so many perspectives exist, yet too often, people are afraid to speak out. I wanted to build a space where writers and artists could express their truths without fear of being shamed.
Our first issue, The Weight of Quiet, is deeply personal to me. There have been times in my life when I’ve stayed silent—whether by choice, necessity, or fear. Sometimes, silence is a defense, a way to protect the weaker ones. And sometimes, that silence is painful, but it can also be powerful. It can be the foundation for something greater, a moment of strength before speaking out and finding justice.
Through this magazine, I hope to create a space where silence turns into expression, where the hidden stories finally have a home.
Meet the Team
​Our team is a collective of passionate writers and editors, each bringing a unique voice and vision to our magazine. We are united by a shared aspiration—to be inspired and to inspire others through words that break silence and spark conversation. At Whispering Fields Review, we believe in the boundless potential of young writers, the power of untold stories, and the impact that honest, unfiltered expression can have on the world.
ARIANA VASQUEZ
Editor-In-Chief and Founder
Ariana (she/her) is a twenty-year-old writer and avid reader from Perú. She has embarked on an exciting literary journey, having her first book published by Editorial Company "Caja Negra", with a second story currently in the works. She draws inspiration from authors such as Mario Vargas Llosa, and Ernesto Sabato. She warmly welcomes conversations with fellow literary enthusiasts and looks forward to the limitless possibilities that the world of words offers.
MATTHEW GERRITY
Poetry Editor
Matthew is an author, poet, and sportswriter. He loves learning about the Romantic poets, and even has a dog named Wordsworth.
ABBIE LEESON
Staff Writer
Abbie is a 23-year-old writer, editor and illustrator with a First Class BA (Hons) in English and Creative Writing and an MA in Creative Writing and Publishing. Following the completion of her Master's degree in 2024, she co-founded UK publishing house, The Tenth Magpie, released her illustrated poetry pamphlet, Overload, and was shortlisted for the Creative Futures Writers’ Award. Abbie is now creating and editing full-time, and loves nothing more than shaping a piece into its greatest possible form.
REBEL BLAZE
Staff Writer
Rebel (she/he) is a twenty-one-year-old queer writer from Yonkers, New York, who has
spent years writing in repurposed school notebooks and her phone’s notes app. She is a lover of
poetry, fiction, and rock n roll, and often lets both influence his creativity. Outside of writing, he
is an avid fiber artist and amateur bassist.
HANNAH VOTEUR
Staff Writer
Hannah is a writer, ghostwriter and editor based in New York City with a special love for the gothic, slightly weird and romantic. She graduated from Boston University in 2022 with a Master’s in Linguistics, and from the University of Sheffield in 2023 with a Master’s in English Literature. Her primary fields of interest are medieval and Romantic-era medievalist writings, but she can also be found ghostwriting contemporary romance novels. Besides her creative endeavors, she also posts literary histories and etymologies on Substack under the handle @thinksandthings.
DANIELLE PATINO
Prose Editor
Danielle (she/her) is a poet and writer from Long Island, NY. She has a BA in Creative Writing (Dec. 2021) and a Master's in Adolescent English Education (May 2025) from NYC's Hunter College. She has 15+ publications in various literary magazines and anthologies, runs her own book review and writing blog, and spends nearly all her leisure time editing her work-in-progress literary fiction novel. She has a special interest in fairy tales, delusions, and the joys and sensitivities bound to us through this arduous and joyous journey of consciousness.
CHIMEZIE UMEOKA
Poetry Editor
Chimezie Umeoka is a writer, librarian and multidisciplinary artist. He grew up in Aba, an enigmatic city in Southeastern Nigeria, which has also influenced his unique voice. Chimezie believes that poetry is the most accessible way to express the spasmodic outburst of feelings, the fragmented nature of human experiences and our understanding of the mundane, the spiritual, as well as the tangible beauties of world. He loves to write and read poems that does not stifle its voice, that treats poetry as what it is: unbound.
CLAIRE KROENING
Staff Writer
Claire (they/them) is an avid writer, reader, and creative that is twenty-years-old. They are published in nearly two-hundred literary publications across the globe, and are currently writing several poetry and prose chapbooks. Their oftentimes inspired by topics such as the mundane, nature, and identity.
YATHARTH RAJPUT
Staff Writer
Yatharth Rajput (he/him) is a student, a poet and sometimes a visual artist writing from a secluded town in northern India. He finds most of his bliss in the avant garde arts, Sufjan Steven’s music, and oatmeal. His work is largely based on deadpan delivery that is occasionally infused with heavily emotional symbolism. Rajput’s work blends personal narrative, grief and identity as principle themes. Published in esteemed platforms such as the Festival for Poetry, Moonstone Arts Center, and new words {press}, he aims to bring queer Indian poetics to the forefront.
AUDREY DUPLANTIER
Staff Writer
Audrey enjoys writing thriller, horror, and anything with speculative elements. She has published short stories and poetry in online literary journals, including The Solitude Diaries and Pockets Literary. Her writing has been featured in horror anthologies for BDA Publishing, and January Ember Press. She is currently working on drafting her first novel. Audrey lives in St. Louis and spends her time watching horror movies with her orange cat, Olive.
