Brooklyn Phillips is a California-based photographer, producer, and director most known for her work documenting the lives and livelihoods of working ranchers across the American West. She has worked extensively with iconic Western wear brands such as Boot Barn and Sheplers exploring the themes of grit, adventure, and freedom that represent the Western spirit. I had the chance to speak with Brooklyn and hear her story. Born on the East Coast, Brooklyn spent her early years fa

Andy Austin is a landscape photographer, travel writer, and proud Montanan from the Big Sky State whose work has garnered international recognition. He has traveled across the world working with brands such Ram Trucks, North Face, Rolls-Royce, and many more. But before that, he was a gangly teenager, trying to crack the roster of the Montana State football team.

He’s a US Army Infantry Officer and a playwright. He’s a guitarist and a producer; a singer and a songwriter. He’s a Christian and a cowboy; a lover and a fighter. I sat down with the up-and-coming artist to hear his story.

Entitled "Oxygen," Supposedly a love poem

Verses contemplating relationships with the divine

American Muse is a proudly American literary and culture magazine established in 2025. It seeks to embody the American ideals through storytelling, art, and artistry, paying homage to those who came before and inspiring the next generation of young Americans. AM offers a medium free from mainstream narratives while providing a voice to the average American. It seeks to combat the erosion of American cultural values while highlighting the seemingly ordinary aspects of everyday

A short collection of original poems, ramblings, and outcries.