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always been encouraged to pursue her interests and has never wanted to be anything other than a writer full time. In fact she doesn’t actually know how to do anything else. She is most often found playing with her herd of six dogs and three cats or surfing the internet in search of both inspiration for, and distraction from her work.

Reid, Michele

My name is Michele Reid and I am a woman in my 50's who decided to go to college for the first time. I am an English major and plan to write a creative non-fiction novel based on my life experiences. I love all forms of the written word and enjoy a great book immensely. This editorial experience is an exciting chapter that is truly enriching my life.

Ronquillo, Francisco

Francisco studies full-time at Yuba College, currently serving as an assistant editor at Flumes literary journal. While he still doesn't fully understand what makes good poetry, he dabbles in it enthusiastically during his free time.

Thor, Tou

Tou Thor is a simple man, with simple dreams. He loves to read and write in his free time, and is a hopeless romantic. He aims to create compelling stories and characters that help normalize people’s perceptions of the LGBTQ community. Although he is currently majoring in English, he is looking into the prospects of becoming an adoption social worker. As Jay Bell, one of his favorite authors, told him, “To work with children is the task of heroes.” Tou’s recommended reading list includes Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz and the Something Like series by Jay Bell.

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