FOLKLORE

Edmond Dantès grew up in Pebble Beach and Marin County, California. He started at the University of Miami for architecture, but switched to English in order to finish college more quickly and get on to a bohemeian life of songwriting and jamming. Strangely, in the process of running to escape from school, he found a deep enjoyment in reading, writing, and discussing texts, in particular fairy tales. Today he is a graduate student in the Univerisity of Oregon folklore program. He takes his pen name from The Count of Monte Cristo, which he considers the greatest novel ever written.

Musician, storyteller, educator - Jose Sanchez has pursued these career paths simultaneously since moving to San Antonio in 1990. His Harvard degree in Folklore was immediately made practical by becoming a teacher at the Circle School, a private, alternative school based on folk tales and the arts. At the same time, he founded the pioneering alternative band, I Ching Gatos. Within a few years, Jose was the director and lead teacher of the school and daughter Alicia was a student. Father and daughter remained at the same schools till she went to high school, and by then she was the bass player in I Ching Gatos. Jose received his Masters in Education in 2000, and has worked in public and private and parochial schools. He helped start a charter school and underwent Montessori training at Judson Montessori school. Most recently he has been both a Special Education teacher (3 years) and a music teacher ( 4years), all in Elementary schools.

Lori L. Bloomer is writer of many sorts, a self-avowed geek, and a folklore buff. She has a broad liberal arts education supplemented by a wide variety of reading on various topics, and a work history that spans over 20 years of working with words.

Ray Johnson is an author and former criminal investigator from DuPage County, Illinois. Ray started his own historical research company in 2005, www.historycop.com , and is currently the Chicago Area Representative for the Association of Professional Genealogists. He has taught college level classes in criminal justice and lectures/teaches on genealogical and historical research. Ray has been a life-long fan of Chicago area history and has used his investigative and research skills to uncover new information on Chicago history, folklore and legends. His first book, "Chicago's Haunt Detective" was published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd. and was released in July 2011.

Miranda Sinclair is a freelance writer. Sinclair lives in Portland, Oregon and writes news, entertainment, folklore and travel articles for local and national publications. Sinclair is currently pursuing a graduate degree in English literature and folklore while teaching courses in literature, pop culture and writing.

I have traveled extensively, and have a passion for great food and wine! I love Oriental dance and Celtic folk music, and I am fascinated by the history and folklore of nations around the world.

I teach a course on the history of photography. I'm also a photographer, using both digital and vintage cameras. In my spare time, I train and hike with my dogs, write short fiction for adults and longer fiction for Young Adults. My other interests include wildlife and nature, folklore, and kayaking.

Dina Staggs writes on a variety of subjects ranging from folklore and hobbies, to spirituality and religion. Her writing career began in 2008 with professional product reviews on "Review Time." Today Dina is working towards an Associate of Arts degree in Biblical studies from the United Christian Bible Institute.

Currently working in human resources leadership; a writer on a wide variety of topics; student of folklore and anthropology.

She's been a professional science and technology writer since 95 and a consultant of one type or another since the 80s. While working in technology transfer, her first cover story was on nanotechnology, and her second was on new environmental technologies. The "hook" for the technology transfer work was finding research funded with the old "star wars" or Strategic Defense Initiative funds. In 98 she moved back into IT (software and networking), taking advantage of very early experience with mainframes (yes, she was in the "computer club" in high school and remembers the first games, which were all TEXT! lol). New technology still excites her. Other interests that balance all the left-brain activity include hypnosis and hypnotherapy (she's a certified hypnotherapist), healing energy work (she's a Reiki and Karuna Healing Master Teacher), and an interest in mind-body and natural healing. Her bookshelves are full of herbal references, crystal folklore, and "wise woman" books. She sees the day coming (soon) when we don't run to the doctor for every cough and sneeze but once again return to "self doctoring" for minor ailments, only seeking out western medicine for traumatic injuries and emergencies. Her MD once told her that she knows more about complimentary therapies than any other patient. :) She is also the director of the Luna Wellness Center, LLC, a wholistic healing site. (Note: 'Ëœwholistic" and not "holistic" because we don't need "holes" but "wholeness.") Melodie was raised on a farm in southwestern Pennsylvania and has had a habit of attracting rescue animals since the early days on the farm. Her current critter count is 2 big fuzzy dogs, a handful of finches, and 1 blue parakeet. That farm background also has her growing a container garden in her backyard so as not to upset her HOA with a backyard garden. ¯Å Undoubtedly, being raised in the country and close to the land had a lot to do with her choice of major in college.

Travel is the best choice to get to know the Peruvian culture, folklore, gastronomy and to experience adventures and miracles such as the famous Machu Picchu

I have an English background in both literature and language. For three years I taught as an English teacher. Presently, I am an administrative assistant at Park University. My interests are varied. I would like to pursue a Master's and Doctorate in Anthropology. I have an interest in anthropology, archeology, folklore and religion. I am also involved with Kansas City's local chapter of Master Naturalists so I am also interested in environmental issues as well as animal and plant species. I also love to read and can review books which I've previously done only on Amazon.com and other customer related sites, never professionally. Finally, I am interested in social justice issues and I am well read on these topics.

Lexi grew up listening to mythology and folklore and studying stories of the world. Her Greek and Irish heritage provides her with rich knowledge of the universal stories that shape our world.

Military: Before entering college, Phil Richardson served four years in the US Navy as a Fire Control Technician (radar controlled guns) and traveled all over the world visiting all the continents except Australia and including Antarctica. He has written a book about his time in the Navy. Professional: Phil Richardson is now retired from Ohio University where he was the Director of the Language Resource Center (now named the Richardson Language Resource Center). As the director, he decided on purchases of computer and media equipment, supervised students, and taught methods of teaching languages and the use of media in language teaching. He has written several chapters in books on media methodology. Fiction: Phil Richardson has written over 150 short stories including mysteries, science fiction, magic realism, horror, and literary short stories. He lives in Athens, Ohio with his wife, Joyce, who is also a writer. Two of his stories were nominated for Pushcart Prize in Fiction award and several stories have placed in or won fiction contests. His work has appeared in: Elf: Eclectic Literary Forum, Fantasy, Folklore and Fairytales, Northwoods Review, Wild Violet, The Storyteller, Cafe Irreal, Digitalis Obscura, Big Pulp, Danse Macabre, Sonar4, Bending Spoon, Short Story Library, Word Catalyst, The Legendary, The Apparatus, Love After 70 Anthology, The Best of Monsters Next Door Anthology, Exit 109 Anthology, Outer Side of LIfe Anthology, Writing On Walls Anthology.

Hello! I have eclectic interests..everything from Martial Arts to South American folklore:). I play way to many computer games and go to the gym every other day. If your up for chatting sometime leave me an email message and Ill be sure to return it! Btw, I am an industry expert in the field of Real Estate. Been in that game for nearly 10 years now, specializing in Property Management!

My name is Paul, and I have been interested in writing about the things I love ever since I was a little child reading books about Japanese folklore.

I've been a writer and cultural researcher for over 25 years into the authentic expressions of the culture traditions of the Gaelic and Brythonic Hearthlands and Diasporae, with particular concentrations on the, folklore, folkculture, cultural mythologies, & embedded religio

Connie Hall-Scott is a freelance writer; and contributor to The Daily Citizen-News, and Dalton Magazine. She is the founder/director of Dalton Ghost Tours (www.daltonghosttours.com) and will teach a class on local legend and folklore/ghost hunting at Datlon State College thi

I was a nurse for almost 30 years. My favorite specialty was oncology.I have also been very psychic all of my life & do readings on a regular basis. I enjoy living in the country & love irish folklore.

I'm a 25 year old artist from western Maine and the creator of Noadi's Art. I sculpt and create jewelry designs inspired by mythology, folklore, and nature.

Vijayendra Mohanty is an ex-journalist and a freelance writer from India who blogs stories and essays at http://www.mypajama.com. Much of his fiction is set against the rich backdrop of Indian mythology and folklore. He is currently writing his first book.

Author and Professional Storyteller. Has performed at such Festivals as Timpanogos, Westminster, Weber and other Storytelling festivals throughout the western United States. Specializes in Western Folklore, Poetry, Tales of Whimsey.

I am a fifth year student at Indiana University. I am majoring in folklore with a minor in sociology and nonprofit management while also being the president of a service organization.

Dr. Melanie Kyer is a professor of German language and literature. Her specialties include pedagogy, Austrian literature and culture, poetry, music, and folklore. She lives in South Carolina with her husband and 19 month old son. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time w

I am a 36 year old mother of one 13 year old girl. I am also a full time student at Indiana University and I work at the library on campus. I am majoring in Outdoor Recreation and Resource Management and minor in folklore.

Grew up in Latvia(sometimes called Amberland). Only child in family.Since childhood was interested in world cultures, languades,folklore. Play violin and piano.Wish to learn to sing, play guitar, and coutless other things... Love life and positive people. Am optimistic and p

My aim here is to publish quality material in my favorite genres and articles on my favorite topics. Most of my work will be related to the paranormal, supernatural, metaphysical, hauntings, ghosts, ufos, ancient mysteries and folklore. I am also an avid reader and traveler,

Pat Kite is an award-winning garden writer. Her book include KISS Guide to Gardening, Gardening Wizardry for Kids, Insect-Eating Plants, Ladybug Fact & Folklore.

Scott Michael Kessman is a freelance writer and also the author of The Tales of Tanglewood YA fantasy series. The novels meld together Irish & Celtic mythology with modern-day folklore, and are enjoyed by all ages. Find magic in the world once more. Find Tanglewood. Only the fey can show you the way!

Adam was born and bred in Georgia. Originally from a Southern Georgia town called Dublin, Adam is steeped in a blend of strange Southeastern folklore and a pseudo-liberal political mindset.