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M Risley

M. Risley is a flash fiction writer and University of Colorado graduate. When not writing for Trill Mag or submitting creative works to journals, they can be found crocheting, playing tabletop RPGs, or tenderly holding their cat, Beetle.

When first getting to know someone, it can be difficult to know if they're being honest, or if they're wokefishing.

Life

What is ‘Wokefishing’? How to Spot the Signs

Love or lies?

M RisleyMay 30, 2023

Fashion

Exploring American Clothing Culture: A Guide to Fashion and Style

As a nation, America rose to significance incredibly quickly. The American fashion scene, however, rose even quicker.

M RisleyMay 16, 2023

When we think of nihilism, maybe it's time to put a positive spin on it. Credit: user JesusCrept on r/meirl, Reddit

Life

Reject Nihilism, Embrace Hopecore: Gen Z’s Decision to Care On Purpose

The internet has been through swings of deep pessimism and blind optimism. This time, the positive outlook is a conscious choice to care.

M RisleyMay 5, 2023

As our arsenal of anti-aging products expands, some are opting out of the battle entirely.

Beauty

The Maiden, The Crone: Our Obsession with Aging

Social media has polarized over this simple question: to age or not to age?

M RisleyApril 18, 2023