Zainab Sayed Zainab is a full-time student at A-B Tech with an interest in creative writing, English grammar, and Japanese studies. She prefers writing prose, but writes the odd poem for no apparent reason. Wayne J. Scank Wayne has been photographing - in analog and digital formats - for nearly 45 years; has worked on several publications, including The Roanoke Times; and completed Digital Photography 1 at A-B Tech and Digital Photography II at Blue Ridge Community College. He prefers haptic expressionistic images. He is discovering opportunities via photo editing. Clem Turner Clem is a student and musician; he thinks clouds and words are neat. Sophia Rose Walker Sophia is a full-time student who is pursuing a career in videography. Linda Welsh Linda is an art student pursuing her lifelong dream. Sirus Widenhouse Sirus is an early college senior who doesn't think his piece will end up in The Rhapsodist but has been encouraged to try anyway.
Mary E. Williams Mary is a graduate student at Western Carolina University who writes short stories and poetry in her spare time.
