Tess. Lotta is finishing her MA in English at California State University, Dominguez Hills while writing poetry and journalism. She serves as Poetry Editor for www.poeticdiversity.org, teaches creative writing at a Los Angeles high school, and works as a writing tutor at her university. http://www.myspace.com/tess_lotta

Bleeding Magdeline is from LA but doesn't live there. Currently, she enjoys observing narcissists and egomaniacs in their natural habitat and baiting the emotionally underdeveloped with inappropriate physical boundaries. She is an artist and activist and likes red cocktails. 

Giuliana Maresca is a Los Angeles based photographer and designer.  Dividing her formative years between Bogota Colombia; Queens NYC, and assorted suburban locals, her diverse experiences with art, culture, and family has allowed her to develop a unique insight to the creative pursuits. Giuliana's photographic work conveys a fantasy-like vision, capturing the essence of a spontaneous moment or gesture. Her efforts in fashion include a series of artisan hand bags sold through independent boutiques.  Additional efforts have included experiments in music, painting, and hand crafted wrestling masks.  She creates and markets art under the name Tripetta Cartel. An avid cyclist and advocate of public transportation, Giuliana has worked and/or volunteered in theatre, mental health, and art gallery settings.  She earned a degree in English and studied photography at Baruch College in NYC and has augmented her studies with courses at Pasadena City College and Cal State Los Angeles. 

Mandy Kronbeck is a student at California State University, Dominguez Hills and is finishing her Masters Degree in Literature this spring semester.  She has presented papers at conferences such as Significations at Cal State L.A. and Student Research Day at CSUDH.  Her interests lie mostly in Victorian literature, but she is nursing an interest in 18th century and Medieval British literature.  Ms. Kronbeck aspires to teach at the community college level and is interested in pursuing a Ph.D.  She is currently student teaching a composition class at El Camino College. She lives in West L.A. with her fiancé.

Anthony Liccione has been writing poetry for 14 years, allowing his thoughts to go where imagination leads. His book Please Pass Me, the Blood & Butter is scheduled to be released late 2006.

Riley Lotta is a writer of poetry. Currently, she is a freshman at a California High School. Her interest in drama led her to pursue stage production for her High School's drama department. She also has an interest in dance and currently takes classes at her school; she plans to try out for the dance ensemble for her High School’s spring performance. In her spare time, she loves to write poetry and short stories. She lives with her parents and her dog Rocket.