Elmer Guevara

Poker Face. 2020. Mixed media on paper. Courtesy of Charlies James Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.

FEATURED WRITERS

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Lynn Lieu

Eyebrows

Born of parents who immigrated to America in the late ’70s, Lynn is one of three children. With her first language being Vietnamese, she quickly realized she wasn’t much of a talker, so journaling and writing became her medium. When words weren’t enough, Lieu began taking and editing photos, drafting cartoons on Paint and even coding “cool” colored scroll bars. In 2007, Lieu began focusing on print journalism gigs and now works in the world of advertising and performance marketing to creatively define and market their identities and tell their stories.

Richard Villegas, Jr.

Not Everything is Flat in Kansas

One of the leading lights of contemporary queer Chicano literary and cultural production, Richard is a raw and provocative writer whose fiction includes the short story collection I (Heart) Babylon and La Música Romántica. He has written for The Los Angeles Times, Playboy, and New American Media. The half hour drama series Vida on Starz (2017-2020) is based on his original source material and consulting. He is a former LAUSD teacher.

Genaro Trejo

Megacity Review Editor

The editor and visionary of Megacity Review and lifelong advocate for social justice, Genaro’s activism began in parochial school and deepened during his time as a first-generation student at UCLA, where he majored in political science and specialized in Chicano Studies. He later earned a master’s degree in public policy from The University of Chicago, blending his passion for social justice with academic rigor.

With a global perspective honed through years of living and working in Japan, China, and Latin America as a private investor for prominent family offices, Genaro brings an international sensibility to the literary world. His commitment to social equity and dedication to empowering marginalized communities extends beyond publishing with his work as COO at Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA), a transformative non-profit in one of L.A.’s most underserved communities, where his leadership led to partnerships with philanthropic giants like the Eisner Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Ralph Parsons Foundation, and the Jordan Wings Foundation.

2024 Writing Contest Winners

Mark Wagstaff

Apricot

Erika Ruth Witt

Plain Happiness

Valarie Walker

Making of a March

MEGACITY REVIEW

Accompanying our stories, you’ll find fine art that is street-inspired juxtaposed along traditional works, creating a dialogue between traditional and modern artistic expressions.

PRE-ORDER JOURNAL

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Megacity Review is a literary arts nonprofit dedicated to providing writers with a platform to share their stories, while offering innovative opportunities for them to monetize their creative work.

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Yvonne Jacquette
Flatiron Intersection. 1979. Oil on canvas. Courtesy of DC Moore Gallery, New York, NY.

John Humble
349 Rose Avenue, Venice July 7, 1990. 1990. Photograph. Courtesy of the artist.

Chronicling the Urban Condition / No. 1

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Coming Soon

No. 1

Chronicling the Urban Condition
A unique literary journal curated from a wide range of perspectives and ideas to highlight underrepresented voices.

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Release Date

12-1-2024

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Writers from around the world brought their own unique interpretations to the theme of “connection.” The prompt was intentionally left open-ended, and the resulting submissions did not disappoint. Reading the many thoughtful entries helped me navigate my lowest points; their words anchored me and offered insights on how to maneuver through my own situation.