Contributing Writers/ Artists/ Musicians
Elena Carrillo (writer/artist) lives and writes in St. Paul, MN. Her work has been produced on stage and published in a variety of magazines and literary journals. She is currently working on a number of projects, including a graphic novel about race-relations, religious wars, and the nature of reconciliation; and a website of illustrated serials including a multi-lingual apocalyptic love story told in triptychs. In between writing and playing in the snow she is pursuing an MLIS at the College of St. Catherine. This project is dedicated to Blessed Ignatio de Azevedo and the Spanish and Portugese Jesuit martyrs of 1570. Visit her website at www.lookingland.com.
Gregory Rinaldi (writer/artist) was raised in New York where he developed a fondness for Jones Beach during the winter. He took an interest in writing after studying Anne Frank in Junior High. From there his passion for the art developed as an extension of the imagination that had flowered during childhood. His short stories and poetry have appeared in Cities and Roads, Chapter One, and The Lighthouse magazines. His novel, The Fire of Roses, was published in 2004 and is currently available from Amazon.com. He is the founder of Eden's Edge. Visit his online portfolio at www.grinaldi.net.
Dawn Desiree (musician) published her first debut release as a limited edition CDR production through The Fossil Dungeon. Sold-out quickly, this release gathered Dawn a spot on Zillo Magazine's "Heavenly Voices" compilation series and fostered many wonderful reviews among publications and fans of ethereal and vocal music worldwide. In 2004, Dawn's first full-length solo debut, "Dancing, Dreaming, Longing..." witnessed her collaboration with the Riddick brothers (The Soil Bleeds Black) in creating an exhibition of Dawn's angelic soprano voice accompanied by a myriad of ethereal piano compositions, electro-pop, darkwave, and ethnic influences painting a rich cascade of emotional depth. Aside from her partnership with The Fossil Dungeon, Dawn is also working with album producer Lance Bendiksen, known for his work with artists like Sara McLachlan, The Cowboy Junkies, The Pretenders, and INXS. Dawn has also showcased her voice with various guest appearances in other bands such as Witch-Hunt (death metal) and The Soil Bleeds Black (medieval music). She has worked alongside other notable musicians like Mary of Garden of Shadows (heavy metal) and Jennifer of Autumn Tears (neo-classical). Visit her website at www.dawndesiree.com.
Ringleader (musicians) is a modern rock band located in the Washington DC area. Using multi-layered guitars and synth textures, Ringleader combines a sharp focus on songwriting and vocal melody. Since it's formation in 2003, the band has enjoyed many positive reviews of it's recorded material. From Download.com: Ringleader is the one to watch in this modern pop circus. From Smother.net: Ringleader has a firm grasp on everything that is pop and all that's in between. Ringleader's recent release is the CD single "What He Says" (©2007 Get Ringleadermusic Publishing ASCAP) produced by Jim Ebert (Meredith Brooks, Marvelous 3). The CD includes the single, "What He Says" a contemporary pop love song. Also included are two live standouts: "Play Pretend", a ska-influenced tune about broken promises, and "Jaywalker", a heavy riff-driven song about urban living. The new release is now available on CDBaby.com in CD format and available for download purchase in e-stores such as Apple's iTunes and Napster. Visit their website at http://www.ringleadermusic.citymax.com/ringleadermain.html