Catherine Young is author of the ecopoetry collection Geosmin and her environmental memoir Black Diamonds is forthcoming from Torrey House Press. Her poetry and prose is published in journals nationally and internationally, and her writing has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and Best American Essays. She worked as a national park ranger, farmer, and mother. Rooted in farm life, Catherine lives with her family in Wisconsin. Her writings and podcasts are available at www.catherineyoungwriter.com
Natasha Phillips is a graduate of the California College of the Arts with a BFA in Illustration. She works in various mediums ranging from charcoal and pastel, pen and ink, as well as acrylic and watercolor. She has exhibited various illustrations at local art fairs. She is interested in both the exploration and emotional experiences of human and animal subjects and often blends in aspects of the imaginary with a hint of nostalgia. She is a San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula native and is thrilled to publish with Imitation Fruit. For more examples of Natasha's work please visit her website, Etsy account MinimonkeeStudio or follow her on Instagram at minimonkee2.