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Kate’s first love has always been poetry, her second editorial work. Earlier in her career, she edited books for Simon and Schuster and other publishers; now she returns to the exciting job of discovering new writings, interacting with authors, and poring over manuscripts. The idea for Umbrella Journal kept her awake at night and haunted her by day, until it became impossible not to bring the venture to fruition.
Kate is the author of Here from Away, a collection of poetry published by CustomWords in 2003; her poems have been appearing in literary journals since 1980. She grew up in the Bronx,  New York and now lives in Manhattan with her husband of 29 years, John Leahy, and her muse, an insatiable red tabby named Oscar.
Rachel grew up in southern California’s oceanside town of San Pedro. There she developed a love of the ocean and the written word, often simultaneously. Earth Lessons, her first poetry collection (Bellowing Ark Press), was followed by a poetry-and-music CD, A God You Can Dance (CanDance Productions) and the new collection from David Robert Books, Femme au chapeau.
When not cooped up in a small room in front of a computer churning out pieces of paper, Rachel can be found walking through the abundant open space of the San Francisco Bay Area, usually with her architect husband and two Silky Terriers, Keegan and Nissa.
Rachel assists in Umbrella’s editorial evaluation process and keeps an eye out for new Umbrella poets. Her keen discernment and knowledge of contemporary writing superbly serve us.
Carol specializes in metrical poetry, both both serious and light, and has guest-edited an issue of Light Quarterly. She held the demanding post of Administrator of the online poetry workshop Eratosphere from 2001-2007. Her poetry has appeared in many journals and in Alsop Review Press’s Anthology One. She has put out two chapbooks, Saving for the Future, 2003, and Houston Skyline, 2006.
Carol lives in Texas, in the Houston area, where she works for an international company, does freelance translating, and sings with the Texas Master Chorale. One of her poems was recently set to music by Texas composer Randol Bass.
Carol curates special features and acts in an advisory capacity for Bumbershoot, Umbrella’s lighter offshoot. Her perfect pitch and long experience as a writer and aficionado of quality light verse make her the perfect editorial associate for the Bumbershoot annual.
Master of stylesheets, maestro of templates, magician of little opening umbrellas: Peter’s behind-the-scenes technical wizardry has been critical to Umbrella’s launch and continued success. He continues in an advisory capacity, much to the relief of Umbrella’s hapless editor.
Peter lives in Brisbane, Australia, in the Bayside area, with his wife and teenage son. He is the published author of several books (fiction, management, and technical), as well as articles, stories, humor, reviews, puzzles and, of course, poetry.
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