Friends of the Fruit

Editor in Chief - Olivia Calderón

Olivia Calderón is a queer Cuban American poet based between Edinburgh and Seville. She was the Guest Reader for Gutter #31, and her work appears in various local anthologies as well as publications such as LIT Magazine, Interpret, In 2024, I published my self illustrated poetry zine, Florida Woman, and am currently working on my debut poetry pamphlet.

My work straddles the intersection of identities, senses of place, and language. Outside of poetry, I am currently working on my PhD at the University of Seville.

Community Coordinator - Gabrielle Tse

Gabrielle Tse is a Hong Kong born poet based in Edinburgh. She has appeared in various publications such as The London Magazine, Poetry London, Interpret Magazine, voice & Verse, and more. She is a Clydebuilt 17 fellow, and in 2024 published her debut poetry pamphlet, Rustlings, with Verve. She was shortlisted for the New Writer's Award in 2025.

Currently, she is working on her PhD at the University of Edinburgh.