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 website in May 2010, while still a student at VCUarts. The magazine's run primarily by a dedicated team of artists and writers in Richmond, VA, though contributors come from across the globe. 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 the likes of The Washington Post, The Poetry Society of Virginia, and The ICG. In October 2011, Style Weekly Magazine named her one of the "Top 40 Under 40" in Richmond, VA. Currently Christine is over-educating herself at VCUarts--earning two B.A.s, three minors, and one certificate by May '12. She creates under several pen names.

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. With plans to continue her education and get 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.

Tykeya O'Neil is a senior in the Fashion Merchandising program at Virginia Commonwealth University. She was born and raised in the heart of NYC. Tykeya's love for fashion has existed since she was a little girl running around the showroom of a rising designer now known as Carmen Mare Valvo. She aspires to be the next Kimora Lee Simmons. She is heading to Miami for her M.B.A. Her interests include the color pink, Glee, and macaroni and cheese.

Sean started writing when he was ten years old, reading aloud a bloody “Jaws” fan-fiction piece to his fourth grade class. Born and raised in Hampton, VA, where his parents worked for NASA Langley, he spent most of his time watching and studying movies he loved, and thinking of ways to write something better. Sean moved to Richmond in 2003 to study English at Virginia Commonwealth University. He now lives with his wife, Jennifer, and their son, Mikko. His current favorite pastime is finding things that make people uncomfortable, and writing about them.

David Fuchs is an artist, writer, and designer who graduated with a B.F.A. in Kinetic Imaging from Virginia Commonwealth University in December 2011. Now that he has finished his undergraduate education, David is pursuing a career in motion graphics. David has most recently worked for Mad Box Post in Richmond, VA. He is also the co-editor of Comicality Magazine and a Wikipedia administrator.

Update: 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 2012 Interns:
Coming soon! Contact us if you're interested; there's still time to apply!

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