Magnolia

Cassandra Robison is the founding editor of Artistry of Life and  co-founder with Sandy Scott and Steve Hill of Magnolia: The Florida Journal of Literary and Fine Arts.  She is an Associate Professor of Communications at Central Florida Community College and faculty advisor for the award-winning student literary magazine, IMPRINTS. She teaches creative writing and other English courses. Cassandra serves as editor in chief.

Sandy Scott is the assistant editor of Magnolia, continuing her fine work after several years at Artistry of Life. A recent graduate of St. Leo University, Sandy intends to pursue a graduate degree in creative writing. For several years, her humorous prose was a regular feature in the glossy periodical, Ocala Style Magazine. Sandy is the Coordinator of the Office of Professional Development at Central Florida Community College. She serves as line editor for the magazine as well as the graphics arts/artwork editor.

Brad Johnson has joined our Magnolia staff as Poetry Editor. An associate professor at Palm Beach Community College in Boca Raton, Florida, Brad earned his MFA from the University of Miami. His two chapbooks "Void Where Prohibited" and "The Happiness Theory" are available at puddinghouse.com.

"Congratulations to Brad for his 2008 Pushcart Prize nomination!" 

Steve Hill is the Technical Learning Support Assistant at Central Florida Community College where he is beloved by staff and faculty alike for his humor and expertise. He stepped in to help when Artistry of Life had technology problems and now has become part of our treasured permanent staff. He created the new website and is in charge of all technical aspects of our publication.  We could not do this wonderful venture without him.

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The Editors

Magnolia: The Florida Journal of Literary & Fine Arts

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