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Jacob is a writer and musician from Baltimore, Maryland. He holds an M.F.A. in fiction from Seton Hill university and taught creative writing at the university level. You can follow his writing at https://thearchetypist.substack.com/
Under the name K. R. Monin, Kathleen writes near-future speculative fiction. As a project manager, con organizer, and mother, she has a chronic habit of ending up in charge. You can find her in Pittsburgh, at krmonin.com, or right behind you.