In 1997 Mediha Saliba published her first book, "Shadows of the Puppet," and in 2000 a novella, "Stone Secrets, a Journey with Rheumatoid Arthritis." Since then Saliba has devoted herself to poetry, self-publishing her first book of poems, "Holding Up the Moon" in 2008. She has published poems in Cyclamen and Swords, winning a "Highly Commended" award two years in a row. She has also published poetry in Aurorean, Sage Trail, Rattlesnake Review, Main Channel Voices, Seven Circle Press, and others. She lives in Northern California with her husband, preferring the simple life of a small community, and enjoying the company of grandchildren.
Laura LoTurco-Gorian is seduced by texture and inspired by the way light creates ever changing shadows illuminating form and intricate details. She received her BFA and MFA from The School of Visual Arts in NYC and her career in the arts has spanned over thirty years. She has illustrated several children's books and her work has been exhibited in New York, New Jersey and New Mexico. Learn more at www.artistsites.org/LauraLoTurcoGorian/ and www.creativejournalarts.com.