ABOUT US
The Ocean was established on 1st March 2024. The Ocean’s goal is to provide the finest selection of literature in the world and provide a wonderful literary magazine experience. We publish writing based on the quality of the language and the execution of the idea. We currently only accept competition entries for publication in The Ocean. Winning entries are awarded the seasonal prize title plus a course credit at our creative partners. However, all entries will promptly receive expert feedback on their individual work. All entries will be considered for publication in the rolling online magazine and our quarterly print publication. We publish 4 print editions each year on 1st June, September, December and March.
The Team
martha o'brien — Publishing executive
I have a Master’s Degree from Technological University Dublin in Public Relations with a focus on influencers’ communication and social media, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree from National College of Ireland in Marketing Practise. I was honoured to be a part of the production of the book “Public Relations and the Sustainable Development Goals” and have a case study published in said book focusing on Sustainable Goal 13: Climate action, set by the United Nations. She is a Publishing Executive at The Ocean.
yaiza Llamas ramos —Publishing executive
Yaiza is a fiction editor with international experience, having collaborated with authors from around the world and attended major book fairs. Since 2020, she has also worked as a beta reader for independent writers. Her time as a bookseller gave her a first-hand understanding of readers’ tastes and market trends. Currently, she divides her time between her role at a small independent publishing house based in the Canary Islands and editorial work at Atlantic Papers and The Ocean.
Shelley goffe-caldeira — Publishing Executive
Shelley Goffe-Caldeira is the Publishing Executive at The Ocean. Shelley chairs the editorial board. She operates the day-to-day running of the magazine. She writes under the name Valentine St Aubyn and she has had many years working in the arts and entertainment industry.
mahima kasal — Marketing Executive
Mahima Kasal has B.A in Business Administration from the Kingdom College, Bangalore, India with a specialism in Marketing. She is currently attending a MSC in International Business at the University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK. Mahima will develop The Ocean’s national and international presence. She will provide a casting vote for the board at The Ocean when required.