Known by the nickname “Spooky” due to a long-standing appreciation of all things macabre, V.L. brings academic knowledge and creative insight to writing, editing, and teaching. With a background in the humanities, they focus on making complex storytelling and craft concepts practical, accessible, and usable for writers at every stage of their journey. As an author, poet, editor, and college educator, V.L. is passionate about helping emerging writers build confidence alongside strong foundational skills. Their work emphasizes ethical storytelling and the creation of inclusive creative spaces for writers and readers alike. V.L. uses they/she pronouns and is based in Wyoming with their partner.

Oliver’s not in a band. He likes getting that out of the way early. It saves time. Similar to the metal or punk lyrics he’s accused of flexing his fingers on, he writes stories aimed to earn pumped fists and devil horns. Like so many punks and metalheads before him, he’s a recovering intellectual and an undiagnosed neurodivergent. His idea of a true story is explaining the world by saying it must be witches and dragons (which need befriending) and systemic stereotypes (which need defeating). And he only writes true stories. He lives in Colorado with his partner and her animals. In his daywalker job, he interviews fledgling rock and rollers and writes marketing material for them.

A.Z. writes weird girl fiction, horror, and spec-fic. Her prose can be found scribbled on the walls of many bathroom stalls across the nation. She holds a PMP certification, a Bachelor’s in general studies with a focus on Marketing from Gonzaga, and a Master’s in Library Science from North Carolina Central University. You can find her on Instagram or anywhere questionable behavior is encouraged.