Ken MacLaughlin
Ken MacLaughlin lives and works in Baltimore City. He is a featured columnist for www.enterto.com and works as a freelance weblogger. His weekly columns can be viewed at news.enterto.com/rss_index_kenmaclaughlin.html and additional short stories can be viewed on his Myspace page, www.myspace.com/kennymaq.
Katie Manderfield
Katie is a postmodern alcoholic prison-abolitionist who loves Beckett. She graduated from the University of San Francisco with a practical degree in philosophy and creative writing.
Krisanna Marie
Krisanna Marie is an American poet, songwriter and dancer who has resided in both Europe and America. She has also written for several indie and music zines and currently studies music therapy and inegrative education. She is the mother of three cats.
Carly Marks
Carly Marks is a resident of Los Angeles. She teaches Eighth Grade English, Sixth Grade Social Studies, Yearbook, and a Short Film Elective. Carly does a little bit of everything, and attempts to trim that focus to a lotta bit of something. Carly has loved to write since before she could speak, and recently took a memoir writing class at UCLA. She is currently in a rewriting stage of her memoir. Contact/Follow/Stalk Carly: carlymarks@gmail.com, twitter, and facebook.
Tamara Madison
Tamara Madison teaches high school French in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in numerous literary journals, including Pearl, Chiron Review, New Verse News and others. She has attended Donna Hilbert’s poetry workshop in Long Beach for many years, and is the winner of the Jane Buel Bradley Memorial Chapbook Prize for 2005. One of her lifetime ambitions is to never set foot in Las Vegas. tamaram@flaskandpen.com
Christopher Magill
Christopher Magill was born and partly raised in Colorado. As a child, he was full of promise. During his unnaturally lengthy adolescence he earned degrees in Computer Science and Sociology and learned to play a few chords on the guitar. Today he writes from the confines of one of this country’s finest county correctional institutions, where promises really do come true.
Magpie
An avid reader, sometime writer, from the Midwest.
Kelsey McCarson
Kelsey McCarson is a freelance writer from Rosenberg,
Texas. Kelsey’s poems have been featured in Neoterra magazine and he’s been rejected quite kindly by several others.
Justin McFarr
Justin McFarr is a fiction writer living in the Los Angeles area. His work has appeared in Scribendi Magazine and on the backs of unsuspecting passerby. His love for you is rivaled only by his hate for all things fluorescent.
Matt McKenna
Matt McKenna is an engineer and filmmaker in Berkeley, California. His movies are online at http://www.tacowednesday.com.
Shannon McIntyre
“Shannon is interested in the internal world, and along with exploring this perspective through writing, she is also passionate about the study of psychology. In addition to what she posts here, she has done some writing for the Greater Good Magazine. Her blogs, among many other’s, can be viewed at Greater Good Science.”
David McLean
“David McLean has round 430 poems in or accepted by 194 publications in print or online since the end of 2006. Details are in his blog at http://mourningabortion.blogspot.com/. A chapbook “a hunger for mourning” by erbacce-press is on sale at Lulu @ http://www.lulu.com/content/1338495, an electronic chapbook is forthcoming with Why vandalism? on 15/3/2008, and his first full length book is coming from Whistling Shade Press in April or May 2008. It will be called “Cadaver’s Dance.” He has many cats and problems.”
Warren McPherson
Warren McPherson is a native Oregonian living in Denver. He has been writing fiction since he was five years old, when he started up a short lived, two story serial titled “Detective Warren”, complete with illustrations. It was well received by his grandmother, who was pretty much the only person to read it. Since then he has been trying to get more wide spread recognition in the literary world. His latest attempt “Detective Warren meets The Mummy” is getting rave reviews. From his grandma.
Steven Mendel
I am a licensed psychologist in private practice in New York City and started writing after the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center. Married for thirty-four years, I am the father of two and the grandfather of one.
I have published four short stories: “A Man and a Mouse” in Espresso Fiction March 13, 2007 “Do you believe in Miracles?” in the New Authors Journal Fall 2004 and “Breaking and Entering” also in the New Authors Journal Winter 2006. Most recently my story, “Shopping” has been published in the March/April 2008 issue of Farm House magazine.
I have also published three essays; a social commentary about Michael Jackson, “Never can say goodbye” in New York Trend Summer 2005 and a travel essay about Japan, “Thank you” in the Foreign Service Journal, October 2005. The most recently published non-fiction piece is a political analysis of the situation in “Tibet, Visiting a dying culture” in intravelmag.com September-October 2007.
Sue Menon
Sue Menon is a law student whose hobbies right now are reading and carrying heavy books. She would like to thank four folks who make everything possible. To her father, who is so organized that without him life would stop. He once described Sue’s work as “humorous, with an underlying pathos.” To her mother, the most beautiful woman in the world. To her little sister, who makes her laugh more than anyone else. And to her cat, Raja, an angel in disguise. When Sue’s Prince arrives, she will include him as well. Sue can be reached at misssue212@aol.com
Ron Metzger
I’m Ron. I live in Denver, Co. Musician and artist who does flunky jobs to survive. I feel they have taken the creativity out of entertainment. Too bad, huh? Currently working as a telephone psychic and counseling people about other people’s screen names. “Does ‘Megatron’ really love me??” I just sit around and enjoy the chaos. What a life.
Lia Mier
Lia lives in Tucson Arizona, she is mom to a seven year old daughter and the wife of a computer programmer. Her passions are cooking, writing, social justice, and drinking wine.
Adam Moorad
Adam lives Brooklyn. His work has recently appeared in Poor Mojo’s Almanac (k), Farmhouse Magazine, and Why Vandalism?
Jonathan Montgomery
I am currently a Journalism major at Cal State University Fullerton and I plan on getting my second BA in Creative Writing once I graduate. One day, later in life, I will move to the East Coast. As for now I challenge human knowledge and traditional religion. And write.
Eric Morder
Eric is still young, but feeling older than ever, a ripe 34, older than Christ (believe he was 33?) He works when he has to; much of his free time goes into poem writing and what not, he’s just obsessed with doing it right. Many of his poems and assorted sundry information can be found at www.myspace.com/ericmorderpoetry. He’s also the subject of a documentary called Half a Bee, www.halfabeemovie.com, the director and he hope it will be making some Also, 3 of his self-published volumes of poetry are available at www.lulu.com just search for his name. His latest thought is how surreal to see footage (or be there!) of folk leaping from the now demo-ed World Trade Center to their death. A current fantasy of his is to French kiss a girl with fresh blueberries in her mouth. Such are the thoughts of poets. ericmorder1@yahoo.com
Jessie Ann Morrison
I am currently a first year graduate student in Fiction Writing at Columbia College, Chicago. During my time at Columbia I have had the honor of receiving the departmental merit award, and my first story is scheduled to be published this spring in Ghostfactory, a literary magazine created by a friend in my department. Additionally, I have four years experience teaching English at the high school level, in courses of literature, grammar, and writing.
Ashley Murrell
I graduated from the University of Washington in 2007 with a BA in English Literature and a minor in Swedish. I was an Alpha Xi Delta for all four years of college at the UW. During school I also worked at an after school program. Currently I am a Student Services Assistant for the University of Phoenix in Bellevue in the morning, and I nanny for two wonderful girls in the afternoon in Seattle where I live.
Laura Mortimer
Laura grew up in Jackson, Mississippi, where she faithfully attended church every Sunday morning (and Wednesday evening), learned to play classical music on the piano and to always wait until the last person finished eating to remove the dishes from the table. Much to her mother’s dismay, Laura insisted on climbing trees, asking frustrating questions, and eventually attending Amherst College, in the great heathen-land of Massachusetts. After four years she decided Yankees were too crotchety, so she moved to Denver, where everyone is bizarrely happy all the time. Laura enjoys running, writing, culture shock, and New Belgium’s Trippel Ale.
Alivian Muir
Alivian Muir violently entered the universe during a cataclysmic chess match between Shiva and Shakti. Currently, he is roaming the United States in his sheepskin jacket with a single, flaming quandary: “Am I an avatar, an animal, or something in between?”
Graham Murray
I mainly write short stories for the amusement and entertainment of friends and family. I also wrote a fantasy/humor novel last year entitled “The Guardian of Azurin”, but have not pursued having this published. I may simply place it on my website for interested parties to read.
Suzanne Nielsen
Suzanne Nielsen, a native of St. Paul, Minnesota, teaches writing at Metropolitan State University. Her poetry, fiction and essays appear in literary journals nationally and internationally; some of these include The Comstock Review, The Copperfield Review, mid-America Poetry Review, Foliate Oak, Identity Theory, The Pedestal, Word Riot and 580 Split. So’ham Books released her first collection of poetry titled “East of the River,” in December 2005, a collection of short fiction titled “The Moon Behind the 8-Ball & Other Stories,” in 2007, and will release her new collection of poetry titled “I Thought You Should Know,” in 2008. Nielsen holds a doctorate in Education from Hamline University.
Nina Noman
Nina Noman is a girl from Berkeley, California. She believes in magic. Nina can be reached at nina.noman@gmail.com.
Ngozi Nwabineli
Although fairly new to the freelance writing scene, Ngozi Nwabineli has been writing for over 10 years having gained a taste for it in high school whilst studying English. Although unpublished, she has written a wide range of fictional (including a series of linked short stories called “Sugar and Spice”) and nonfictional pieces ranging from short stories to articles. She has been recently been appointed as a writer for The African (www.africanmag.org) and contributes to several blogging sites providing a variety of written work. She is looking to continue writing turning her passion into something everyone can enjoy.
Matthew O’Brien
I am 24 years old, from Allentown, Pennsylvania, now living in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. My roommate has a real job as a teacher, and I work a retail job because I am terrified I will loose that creative flare of mine in a nine-five environment. Or, because I dropped out of college. One of the two. I moved to Brooklyn to be with my girlfriend. We broke up a couple days before I moved in. So, that was pretty sweet. My life makes me want to nap a lot, but writing seems a more productive thing to do. This sounds bad. In case my mom reads this; I’m not depressed.
Tiffany O’Neill
Tiffany O’Neill’s short stories have appeared in True Vol. 2, Chicken Soup for the Child’s Soul, Chicken Soup for the Working Mom’s Soul, and Chicken Soup for the Empty-Nester’s Soul. She is currently working on a novel for mid-grade readers. Tiffany lives with her husband and two daughters in New Jersey.
J.M. Orlando
J.M. Orlando was born in Glouster Massachusetts he’s 45 years old and currently lives in Manchester NH. He works as a Mechanical Assembler and his interests include : computer programming, graphic arts, digital photography and electronics. He’s also a lifelong Boston Red Sox and Science Fiction fan.
Pamela Patinkin
Pamela Patinkin, 25, is a newly wed, attorney and writer who lives in Chicago. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, reading and shopping.
Vargus Pike
Prelate of the Reformed Mentofreeistic Society, Inactive member of the irritainment group Peachy Neachy and founder of The Dead Fish. It is my soul goal in life to expand my conciousness until it POP’s! and breaks down the barriers from the known eleven dimensions to the as yet undiscovered universe. Born into the sterile environment of the operating room I have been rebelling against cultural sterility ever since. As part and parcel of that pursuit I prefer poetry to prose but am prepared to pen practically anything. Alliteration is not my only skill. Assignments accepted upon request. I can be reached at myspace.com/varguspike
Kellie Powell
Kellie Powell was born and raised in Normal, Illinois. A poet since she could hold a pencil, she was first published at the age of five. A recent college graduate in the field of theatre directing, she now concentrates on prose and playwriting. Much of her work is available at her personal website, Never Better.
Howard W. Rathbun
Howard retired after 45 years in the Computer Industry. He’s been Creative Writing for over ten years, and has published a variety of his works On-line, Hard Copy Short Story: Fiction, Detective, Sci-Fi, Horror, non-Fiction, Life- Style, Articles, Sales Support. He has been married for 43 Years and has Four Married Children, Five Grandchildren. Howard resides in Nipomo, CA. and can be reached at howardrathbun@aol.com
Hannah Louise Roothman
Hannah Louise is young British writer, who is currently topping up on life experience in preparation for what she hopes will be a long and successful career as a poet and fiction writer. Having enjoyed reading and writing from a young age, she seeks a better understanding of life and herself through words. Email: hansiban@gmail.com
Kat Rosa
Kat Rosa, a Bay Area native, studied literature at University of California, Davis and recently completed an English Literature Master’s degree at San Francisco State University. Literarily, she is interested in the density of perspective and the impossibility of daily reality. When she is not reading or working in the library, she enjoys concocting experimental cuisine, perusing other people’s photography, and samba-dancing. She currently works in a library.
Dagny Roth
Dagny is a vagabond having lived in over 9 states including 23 moves! A fine arts/fiction writing major at Columbia College in Chicago and a recent transplant to the Sunshine State of Florida. Dagny has spent her entire life writing. From the age of eight she kept a journal detailing the nuances of childhood. Her interests span the realm of many artistic endeavors, including: Theater/Acting, Modern Dance where she studied in Italy, Classical Music/Voice, Poetry and Literature. Reading and writing are staples in her life and she still holds a pen to paper.
Georgia Rushing
Georgia is a twenty one year old student at the University of Louisiana at Monroe where her major is English. Georgia is the author of three short stories entitled “Memory House,” “When the Ants Go Marching,” and her personal favorite “Bless the Child.” Her writings reflect her experiences of growing up in a small, unknown town in Northeast Louisiana called Lake Providence.
Eric Ruth
Eric Ruth, 36, is an aspiring professional writer, author, and poet from suburban Philadelphia; specifically a town called Phoenixville, PA. Previously, his work appeared in ProseToad, but that site tanked after what seemed like a short while. Also, he has two copyrights registered in the Library of Congress. Eric reads from time to time in the Philly metro area and can be reached at eru_29@yahoo.com.
Sage
Sage, New York native, grew up in Southern New Jersey, earning her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Rutgers University and master’s degree in Public Administration from Rutgers Graduate School.
Sage is a freelance writer, editor, and poet. She has work published or forthcoming in literary and entertainment magazines, such as Puella Mea Pulp and The Joynt, as well as a resource guide publication, Speaking of Courage and an anthology, The Quiet Side.
Sage is a Program Officer at the New Jersey Department of Education. She resides in Southern New Jersey with her husband and toddler twin boys.
Irene Schultz
I am a member of Western New York Romance writers and RWA. I currently write Erotic and contemporary romances. I have a few stories out. I am not published yet so this article is my first. You have to start somewhere and I am proud that the Flask and Pen is my first. I look forward to
being published again in your magazine. I am a 49 year old married mom of two teenagers, and a 7 month old female cockapoo. I live in Lancaster New York . In my spare time, when Ihave it, I love to read and take long walks.
Laura Schultz
Laura Schultz is a freelance writer as well as President and Primary Psychotherapist of “Counseling at Your Service”. As a psychotherapist, she has been assisting individuals and families in crisis for 25 years both in private practice and in the nonprofit arena with expertise in the field of relationships, addiction, disability issues, and childhood trauma. Ms. Schultz is a regular contributing writer to a national magazine addressing topics such as relationships and sexuality, and social/political issues such as the environment, art and culture. She has her own advice column and is a featured poet on Empowerment 4 Women.
Blair Shapiro
Blair Shapiro is originally from South Jersey. She graduated from NYU’s Gallatin School with a B.A in Individualized Study and has been living in Los Angeles for the past four years. She has always enjoyed writing, from short stories to poems and can be reached at: Blairshap@gmail.com.
Tom Sheehan
Tom Sheehan’s latest books are Brief Cases, Short Spans, November 2008 from Press 53 of NC; From the Quickening, January 2009 from Pocol Press of VA; a proposal for a collection of cowboy stories, Where the Cowboys Ride Forever, is in the hands of a western publisher. His work is currently in or coming in Ocean Magazine, Perigee, Rope and Wire Magazine, Qarrtsiluni, Green Silk Journal, Halfway down the Stairs, Ad Hoc Monadnock, Hawk & Whippoorwill, Eden Waters Press, Milspeak Memo, Milspeak Mentoring, Ensorcelled, Canopic Jar, SFWP, Eskimo Pie, Lock Raven Review, Indite Circle, Northville Review, Pine Tree Mysteries, and in the book coming from Press 53, Home of the Brave, Stories in Uniform. He has 10 Pushcart nominations, a Noted Story of 2007 nomination, the Georges Simenon Award, and will be included in the Dzanc Best of the Web Anthology for 2009.
Scott Siders
Scott Siders is a freelance writer and editor residing in Long Beach, California. In addition to his two books of poetry, This Side of Oblivion (2001) and The Armpit of Desire (2005), his poetry and fiction have appeared in The Mississippi Review, Sniper Logic, and www.commonties.com, among other publications. He holds an M.A. in English from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he was awarded the Jovanovich Imaginative Writing Award. Visit www.scottsiders.com.
B.W. Silver
B.W. Silver has a creative writing degree from Pacific Union College in Northern California. After completely ignoring it for years, she started writing again and hopes to be submitting many more works in the future. She currently resides in Austin, TX where she got her Master’s in Social Work, hunting high and low for the Wild Things, the Jabberwocky, and a glimpse of the TARDIS.
Ezra Spurlock
While listing aimessly through life, the author, otherwise known as Zebbediah, contracted with various forms of unearthly beings, to intermediate their life stories. As of this present bio, nothing has been accomplished thus far. To weed out the few, the perilous, the contagious, the author is currently serving an indeterminate sentence at the Wayward School for Thoughlessness. There he remains…..
Jami Stacy
Jami Stacy is a Freelance Journalist living in Chicago, IL. She likes to read, write, cook, knit and debate current event issues. She has a 16 year old cat named Rudy. She has won awards for her writing from Iliad Press and World of Poetry. She won a $500 essay contest from CampusCorner.com.
Brett Staggs
Brett Staggs began writing poetry as a freshman at Slippery Rock University while sitting in Art History class. Since then he has pursued creative writing with poetry and songwriting. Brett now lives in Austin, TX with his wife Amy where he writes songs for film, works on poetry, pursues film acting, and plays drums for the band Slowtrain. Brett’s poetry has been published in The Echo, The Refined Savage, The Verse Marauder, The Cockcrow Press, The Commonline Project, and Farmhouse Magazine. Brett’s influences are Charles Bukowski, Raymond Carver and Tom Petty. Visit Brett at www.myspace.com/brettstaggs.
Christine Stoddard
Christine Stoddard is a writer and interdisciplinary artist originally from the Washington, D.C. area. Her work has appeared in a wide variety of venues, both online and in print, from books (Candlewick Press) to university literary journals (George Mason, Howard, Spalding, Grinnell) to ‘zines (Eye Candy, Fight Boredom) and more. Find out more about Christine at www.christinestoddard.com.
Robert Swereda
Musician and visual artist Robert Swereda got more serious about writing when he moved to Vancouver, Canada, he is the author of the chapbook “Answers”( a Robin Skelton project). He has been previously published by terminus1525.
Swoop
Swoop began writing short stories in high school. A creative writing course, while attending college, forced him to truly examine his love for expressing himself through his writings. Writing allows him the opportunity to explore the many aspects of the world around him. For many years he wrote about incidents he saw throughout his day. Recently he has enjoyed re-working many of those stories creating what he calls true-life fiction. Swoop enjoys expressing his thoughts through a variety of mediums. He is a photographer, actor, and the author of several screenplays. swoop@flaskandpen.com
Sysiphus
Sysiphus was a king punished in the underworld by being cursed to roll a huge boulder up a hill throughout eternity. “There is no fate that cannot be defeated by scorn.” – Albert Camus
sysiphus@flaskandpen.com
