MM Publication: Inspiration for the Modern Magdalena Volume II

MM Publication Volume II: Inspiration for the Modern Magdalena continues the tradition of celebrating women’s voices, stories, and creativity. Released in June 2024, this third installment (following Volumes 00 and 01) expands the vision of the anthology with new sections dedicated to pet stories, recipes, wise women, book corner, motherhood, HerStory, and women’s wellbeing.

In Women’s Wellbeing, readers will find empowering insights on skincare, self-love, and herbalism. The HerStory section showcases women writing courageously about traveling to find themselves, processing grief, reclaiming personal power, exploring spirituality in a modern world, and navigating loss. Pet Corner delights with recipes, personal stories, and a special reflection on animal medicine—examining how animals guide us through life experiences.

This volume was created by a dedicated team: Kristen Rud (curator), Sharissa Bradley (editor), Tia Esther (photographer), and assistants Rachael Rantz and Brittany Tsambasis.

Contributors include: Kristen Rud, Lara St. James, Robin Tapia, Sharissa Bradley, Chelsea Ferguson, Denton Lanik, Blaire Zika, Ciera Arroyo, Myda Mukala, Heather Lukacs, Stori Nagel, Rachael Rantz, Cheryl Bennet, Pamela Buehl, Abbie Diaz, Nikki Tompot, Isabel Cuevas, Tawnee Eddy, Amalia Gander L.Ac., Jesse St. James, Ashley Laiko, Roxanne Johns, Vivianna Severance, Liz Funk, Angelle Danielle Kanagushiku, Victoria Rodomista, Alli Farudi, Ann Doetkott, Charis Gaston, Amanda Fritscher, and Danica Rosedale.

A rich blend of wisdom, creativity, and lived experience, MM Publication Volume II offers inspiration, connection, and a reminder of the strength found in women’s stories.

Kristen Rud is the visionary founder of MM Publication, a community-based anthology series dedicated to uplifting the authentic voices and lived experiences of women. With a passion for storytelling and a deep belief in the power of shared truth, Kristen created MM Publication as a space where vulnerability, healing, and creativity could coexist on the page.Her background in writing, publishing, and women's advocacy informs her commitment to curating diverse, meaningful narratives that reflect the depth and nuance of womanhood. Through her leadership, MM Publication has become more than a collection of stories-it is a movement of collective empowerment.Kristen is also an educator, creative mentor, and author, continually working to ensure that women's stories are not only heard but honored. She lives with intention, writes with heart, and leads with vision-making space for voices that matter.