She studied Photojournalism and Creative Writing at The University of Montana, Missoula and currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona working as a Features Designer and new mom to Jack. Her nomadic tendencies have taken her to Oklahoma, Texas and Pennsylvania. "Menacing Hedge," "Gather Kindling," "Cease, Cows" and "JMWW" have published her poems and flash fiction. She also placed 4th in the international "Flash Mob 2013" competition. She is still working on her first poetry chapbook and manuscript. (She knows she's slow). Visit her website and blog at www.rachelvb.com.