Olivia Montoya

Olivia Montoya, also known as oliviaszines, is a creative powerhouse with a passion for self-expression in various forms. As a DIY enthusiast, Olivia delves into the world of zines, queer games, apps, and more. With an impressive portfolio of analog and digital creations, Olivia's work beautifully captures the essence of identity and the importance of embracing one's true self. Despite taking time off from school, Olivia continues to pursue their creative endeavors with unwavering dedication. By becoming a patron and donating even just a dollar a month, you can support Olivia on their journey while also helping them tackle their student debt. Currently focusing on game design and development, Olivia assures their audience that there are still exciting zine projects in the pipeline. If you've enjoyed Olivia's queer zines, you'll be thrilled to explore their narrative-focused games as well. Check out their captivating creations on Itch.io: http://metaparadox.itch.io/Identities. Olivia's identity is multifaceted and encompasses being 27 years old, queer, bi/panromantic, gray-aromantic, (gray) asexual, femme, autistic, chronically ill, neurodivergent, disabled, mixed Latinx, atheist, secular humanist, feminist, skeptic (in the best way possible), programmer, nerd, and cat lover. Olivia's involvement in the vibrant zine culture dates back to 2014 when they first discovered this captivating medium. Since then, Olivia has made over 25 zines of their own and has exchanged hundreds with fellow creators. They have also played an integral role in editing the Asexual Content zine and co-founding the Ace Zine Archive. Additionally, they have organized the Litchfield County Zine Fest and developed a zine anthology book called (meta)paradox comprising the first seven issues of their personal zine. To delve deeper into Olivia's zine journey, visit their website at http://oliviareadszines.wordpress.com/my-zines/. Connect with Olivia on Twitter @paradoxrevealed and Instagram @oliviam.11 to stay updated on their captivating creations and inspiring journey.