Ann Quinn is a poet and essayist, editor, teacher, mentor, mother, and classical clarinetist. Her award-winning work has been published or is forthcoming in Poet Lore, Potomac Review, Little Patuxent Review, Broadkill Review, The Ekphrastic Review, Haibun Today, and Snapdragon, and is included in the anthology Red Sky: Poetry on the Global Epidemic of Violence Against Women. Her chapbook, Final Deployment, is published by Finishing Line Press. She teaches at the Writer’s Center in Bethesda and is the poetry editor for Yellow Arrow Journal. Ann holds an M.F.A.
Illustrator at heart, writer and graphic designer. I express myself through my art work.
Vanessa Renee Williams, a resident of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is the very proud mother of one daughter, Lisa J. Locke, Esq.
I pitch myself as "The Artist at the End of the World". I'm an expert in dry mediums, especially graphite drawing, but with experience in charcoal, chalks, pastels, and have some experience with inks and paints as well. I'm also a photographer, wherein I've been developing a collection of post-apocalyptic-themed stylized photos, combining urbex style locations, volunteer models, costumes, and props. I have also been known to write and perform spoken word poetry at various locations and open mic nights.
During my career as Professor of English Literature, I also followed my passion for drawing and painting. I took lessons where I lived and finally settled in Bethesda, MD. Retired from teaching in late 90's and dedicated myself entirely to painting, studying with various teachers and at the Compass Atelier program. Have been gallery represented, had exhibits and sold widely.