Melanie Lamaga holds an MFA in Creative Writing and a BS in Photography. She has worked as a university writing instructor, a professional photographer, a script reader and a developmental editor. Her poetry and short fiction have appeared in Bartleby, The Pearl, The Tusculum Review, Zahir, and Fiction International. She lives in Baja California, Mexico with her husband and dogs. When she’s not writing or reading, she enjoys exploring the natural beauty of her adopted country. You can find her on the web at www.melanielamaga.com.