Christine Stoddard conceived the idea for Quail Bell in late 2009 after writing a children's story by the same name. With help from the likes of David Fuchs, Bolashade Hanson, Maggie Craig, Amy Cheong and others, she launched the current version of the website in September 2011, with yet another re-launch in April 2013. The magazine's run primarily by a dedicated team of artists and writers in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., though contributors come from around the world. More at our press kit...

Art, media, and language have enchanted Christine Stoddard since the days of her early upbringing in Arlington, VA. While still a mere fairy flutter from D.C., Christine dove into creative activities, hoping that her artistic talents would distract her teachers from learning of her mathematical inability. Luckily, her plan worked. Her non-math skills have been recognized by regional and national organizations. In October 2011, Style Weekly Magazine named her one of the "Top 40 Under 40" in Richmond, VA, while she was still a VCUarts student. Christine currently lives and works in her native Virginia. Email her at: cstoddard@quailbellmagazine.com

Kristen moved to Richmond, VA two years ago to pursue a BFA in Communication Arts with a minor in Graphic Design at VCUarts. She has loved all things creative since childhood, deciding on a career in art after realizing that 5' 1" is too short to be a ballerina. Upon graduation, she hopes to continue either freelancing in illustration and graphic design or work for a design firm, magazine, or publishing house. When not busy thinking of ways things around her could be better designed, she enjoys reading, abusing the free internet and refills at a local coffee shop, and desperately wishing for a pet. Email her at: krebelo@quailbellmagazine.com

Despite lofty goals early in life, Jade Miller had neither become a fashion designer nor the earth-saving superhero Earthra, but rather came to the conclusion life would be better spent being around children. Working first at a daycare in Mechanicsville, Jade moved on to greener pastures teaching children how to swim and nannying for two families in the Richmond, VA area. Finishing her degree in English with a minor in Religious Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University, the aspiration to become a teacher bloomed. Now earning her teaching license at the University of Richmond, Jade spends all of her time either at work or playing poker at a local bar.

Julie DiNisio was born in Maryland, but has lived in Richmond for over ten years--so considers herself a Richmonder! She attends Virginia Commonwealth University and enjoys freelance writing. She has a passion for literature and good music ('good' being of a very subjective nature). She's hoping to graduate in 2013 and will likely pursue careers in teaching and writing. Email her at: jdinisio@quailbellmagazine.com

Laura is a Radford University graduate possessing a B.S. in art, as well as a talent for graphic design and an active sense of humor. Naturally, her hobbies include the creation of short comics and fanciful illustrations. After finally graduating in the
wet spring of 2012, she returned to her hometown of Richmond, VA to hunt down a career in which she can actually use her artistic knowledge. Meanwhile, she also
plans the ambitious personal goal of creating a successful online comic series.

Our dear Josie died on October 29, 2011. Rest in peace.

Josephine Stone grew up in the South at the end of a dirt road in the middle of nowhere. She moved to Richmond at the ripe age of 18 to chase the dream of a Bachelor's Degree at Virginia Commonwealth University. During her time in the River City, Josephine has been a dough-slinging pizza-maker, a foul-mouthed bar wench at a local British pub and a personal assistant for a CEO. After five fast years she graduated with two degrees in Print Journalism and English, with a minor in Writing. Josephine's current goals include writing lots of disturbingly dark fiction, quirky nonfiction, and traveling around the world (and hopefully doing all of them for $). Her interests include horror films and literature, crappy metal, cheap beer, and spending time with her husband and pet cat.

Summer 2013 Interns:
Coming soon!

Summer 2012 Interns:
Rachel Barrish, Laura Bramble, Brooke Covington, Anna Frazer, Hannah Grubbs, Ben Harsel, Dan Hanlon, Omid Khanzadeh, Claire LeDoyen, Amanda Porcella, Kristen Rebelo, Brenden Rijke, Shamara "Marz" Saffore, Niko Sheffield, Lucy Sherman, Celina Suh, Emilie von Unwerth, Jasmine White, Tyler Withrow

Fall 2011 Interns: 
Cirita Rae Eversley, Margaret Amonette

Summer 2011 Interns: Julie DiNisio, Brandon Jeune, Josephine Stone, Cirita Rae Eversley, Ashley Mullins, Virginia Nickerson, Nicole Duda, Margaret Amonette

Summer 2010 Interns: Samantha Highfill, Daniel Wikey, Sarah Houis, Ani Mikaelian, Maggie Craig