Nisha Srinivasa presents The Synesthete's Rainbow with Avalon George

The Synesthete's Rainbow is a captivating poetry novella that paints the story of a toxic situationship through the vibrant lens of synesthesia. It intertwines sensory crossover and emotional depth as the protagonist, the Synesthete, names the colors of her love--all of which fall within a symbolic rainbow that defies nature. As the Synesthete journeys across this messy, fragmented, chaotic, and heart-wrenching rainbow, she confronts both the antagonist and herself in her plight of unrequited longing, and ultimately arrives at a burgeoning sense of self.

Perfect for readers drawn to short, metaphor-rich poetry and evocative tales of transformation, The Synesthete's Rainbow illuminates the intricacies of human connection and the beauty of finding oneself on the other side of emotional storms.

Nisha Srinivasa is a writer, educator, and lifelong lover of the arts. Writing has always been her primary mode of self-expression. Her work is driven by a deep curiosity about the inner lives of others and the emotional landscapes we often struggle to name. Nisha currently lives in Oakland, California, where she continues to write, teach, and engage with the arts. Her debut novel, The Synesthete’s Rainbow, re-leases on April 28 , 2026.

Avalon is a Minneapolis-based writer whose debut middle-grade novel, Ivy Ever After, releases this fall. Drawing from her experiences growing up with cystic fibrosis, she reimagined the challenges of chronic illness as a fairy-tale adventure where a dragon is just as unpredictable as her disease. When she’s not writing in a coffee shop and eyeing up the fluffiest croissant on display, Avalon is usually watching reality TV, belting show-tunes from the shower, or dreaming about her next Disney trip.

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