About
Who We Are
flo. is a literary magazine dedicated to publishing short stories, creative nonfiction, and poetry by writers residing in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. flo. aims to highlight the intersections and divergences of experiences of people in one geographic region.
Ottawa-Gatineau sits at the intersection of three great rivers and two provinces, all the while existing as a liminal space between two of the biggest Canadian cities. It marks a place of communion, transition and fluidity. With each issue, flo. attempts to capture the ebb and flow of an ever changing city and the people who live in it: we aim to celebrate its charm while acknowledging its shortcomings.
flo. publishes in print semiannually, and online monthly. See our submission guidelines to be featured.
flo. is lovingly edited, designed, produced, and marketed by a team of independent creators.
Meet the team
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Erin Samant (she/her)
MANAGING EDITOR
NON-FICTION & ONLINE EDITOR
Though she is currently based in Montreal where she is pursuing a Master’s in Comparative Literature, Erin is still a true Ottawan at heart and never misses an opportunity to come home. Due to a slight identity crisis during her undergraduate studies, Erin now represents the very small percentage of readers who have found a love of literature in adulthood. When she isn’t reading and being super studious, you can find Erin enjoying a cup of coffee, listening to ABBA on repeat, and sharing her unmatched wisdom with friends.
In her personal reading, Erin thoroughly enjoys essays and nonfiction.
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Senka Stankovic (she/her)
VISUAL ARTS EDITOR
Born and raised in Ottawa, Senka lived in Montreal for eight months, saw what it was like out there, and promptly returned home. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) with an Option in Creative Writing from the University of Ottawa, and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Information Studies. When she isn’t painting or writing, you can find her enjoying a cup of tea, rewatching Titanic, or pretending she’s outdoorsy. You can find her online at www.senkastankovic.ca.
In her personal reading, Senka enjoys realist fiction, mystery, and poetry.
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Katrina Wilcox (she/they)
FICTION EDITOR
Katrina, flo.’s resident cool editor, buys more books than she’s able to read. Before deciding to turn her passion for literature into a career, Katrina thought pursuing music was the right path. She attended Algonquin College and graduated with a diploma for Music Industry Arts. Now, Katrina is working towards a bachelor’s degree in English and Creative Writing. When she isn’t taking pictures or buying scented candles, you can find Katrina playing the piano, getting tattoos, or dancing by herself to Harry Styles.
In her personal reading, Katrina enjoys fantasy, romance, and horror.
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Jen Jakob (she/they)
POETRY EDITOR
Despite being born in New York, Jen proudly calls Ottawa her home. She is currently pursuing a master of arts degree in English Literature at Queen’s University and has a deep passion for poetry. Their love for literature spans from instapoetry to nineteenth century novels and everything in between. She claims she can’t pick a hobby, and often finds herself jumping from art to music to crochet at any given time. When she isn’t writing and reading poetry, Jen can tell you anything you need to know about tea.
Jen also edits for The Lamp at Queen’s University and has been published in QT Literary Magazine and Eavesdrop Magazine. In her personal reading, she enjoys both contemporary and historical poetry, dark fiction, and historical essays.
In her personal reading, Jen enjoys both contemporary and historical poetry, dark fiction, and historical essays.
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Rosie Stankovic (she/her)
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DOG
Rosie is a Chorkie who can’t read or write, but loves that you can. When she isn’t barking or running, you can find her sleeping.