Ronald E. Blakeslee—who writes under the pen name R.E. Blakeslee—is the founding publisher of Lillibridge Press and the American author of Origination, the first book in his forthcoming fantasy trilogy. Blakeslee conceived the superhero of the Transformation Trilogy, Betylos, on May 6, 2006. He has also been published under various pen names. In his spare time, Blakeslee enjoys cooking, reading, playing guitar, video gaming, and watering his plants. He currently resides in Buffalo, New York.
Cael Keegan is an author, editor, and educator currently residing in Northern California. He holds a B.A. in English Literature from St. Bonaventure University and a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University at Buffalo. A political junkie whose professional interests include melodrama, queer theory, and the history of American television, Keegan is an ardent fan of speculative popular culture. He is also a vegan bodybuilder and a Nichiren Buddhist. His writing has appeared in NeoAmericanist, The Journal of Lesbian Studies, and is forthcoming in Queering the Fantastic.
Marla Wick received her Ph.D. in American Literature from the University at Buffalo in 2009. Before moving to New York, she earned a B.A. from Montana State University-Billings in English and an M.A. from Ohio University in literature and critical theory. Her primary research interests include the Gothic novel, speculative fiction, horror, multi-ethnic American literature, Caribbean literature, and postcolonial feminist theory. When she's not engaged in one of the above, she's an avid gym-goer and a vegan natural foods enthusiast.
Amanda Barnes holds a B.A. in Creative writing from the University of Maine. An author and avid reader, her talents include editing, proofreading, story development, and she's not too bad in the kitchen. She loves video gaming, movies, and anything to do with fantasy or magic. She lives in Maine with her two cats, June and Natalie.
Stanley Edwards is a graphic artist living in Buffalo, The City of Good Neighbors. When he isn't drawing, painting or sketching, Stanley likes to read, and not just any books...speculative fiction.
Dave Henning is a web designer currently residing in the city of Buffalo proper. He holds a B.A. in Computer Science from SUNY, Fredonia. An Open Source software enthusiast whose professional interests include web programming, web design, and web usability for a new millennium. Henning is an ardent fan of juggling and Origami.
