About Merge
Merge is the thought-child of artists Holly Lyn Walrath and Leslie Archibald. It's a space to explore the merging of minds and the merging of arts of all kinds. Merge hosts monthly workshops and creative experiences in the heart of Houston, Texas.
About the Artists
Holly Lyn Walrath
I'm Holly and I'm a narrative artist. I host workshops that blend the creative arts: from writing to painting to craft to photography and more. As a creative magpie, I collect words and mash them up with other creative ventures, exploring the juxtaposition of words and art. My workshops are a safe place to play, try new things, and tap into your creative energy.
My writing has appeared in Strange Horizons, Fireside Fiction, Analog, and Flash Fiction Online. I am the author of several books of poetry, including Glimmerglass Girl, The Smallest of Bones, and Numinous Stones. My art has been featured in exhibitions such as Color:Story, Eastext, Texas Vignette, Sabine Street Studios, and Round Rock Arts. I have a B.A. in English from the University of Texas and a Master's in Creative Writing from the University of Denver. I am the Managing Editor of Interstellar Flight Press, an indie SFFH publisher dedicated to publishing underrepresented genres and voices. I'm also a freelance editor with over ten years experience working with published authors.
Leslie Archibald
I'm Leslie and I'm a writer, photographer, and watercolor artist. I've been a longtime volunteer and organizer in the Houston writing community. I've always had an interest in photography and have taken courses at Houston Center for Photography. In 2023, I began experimenting with the merging of photography and watercolor painting. After several tries and ruined photographs, I found the right printer and the patience to create my "merged" series.
My work has appeared in Interstellar Flight Press, Spider Road Press, Synkroniciti, Color:Story, and Sabine Street Studios. My latest chapbook, Poems for a Broken (Marriage) Man is available from Finishing Line Press.