CO-FOUNDER / Culture Editor

Stephanie once found herself very nearly kicked out of the Morgan Museum and Library for weeping incessantly over a lock of Mary Shelley's hair on display. Apparently the other patrons found that disturbing. Beyond that though, Stephanie is a freelance writer, novelist and owner of the Wandering Why Traveler brand. She lives in the 'Little Odessa' part of Brooklyn where's she's been studying Russian for nearly a decade yet hasn't learned jack-shit about the language, somehow. It's probably because she's always consumed in art history seminars, museum visits, and indie bookstores. She's a voracious reader, a prolific writer, and enjoys both the glitter and grit of New York City. An 'old soul' is how she describes herself because of her love of classics, actors like Marlon Brando, and penchant for Van Morrison, Motown, and early bedtimes.

STAFF WRITER

Joe is a writer who lives in New York. Which makes sense for this publication. He writes all kinds of things. He hopes you're having a good day and that things are well. As a polished creative writer, Joe's experience includes screenplays, stage plays, web series, literary fiction, and script coverage. We've learned that Joe is a fan of random pubs, which in addition to his incredible experience as both a writer and New Yawka, makes him a perfect fit for the team.

STAFF WRITER / COLUMNIST: Broadway Outsider

Born and raised in a small town in Massachusetts, Scott has lived in New York City for more than twenty years. A degree in theater led down many paths from a gig as a top 40 DJ, to film and television production. He also managed to write several plays and get some of those on stage. He has had a handful of screenplays optioned or produced along the way as well. Most recently, Reality Sets In – a comedy web series about being newly single in the city. His proclivity for the arts led to a slew of survival jobs from tour guide to the inevitable years in hospitality where he prefers to bartend in fancy restaurants and five-star hotels, if he must do it at all. His first novel, based on his experiences at the intersection of hospitality and show business, And There We Were and Here We Are is available on Amazon Kindle and in paperback. He also just finished the travel tip book; 50 Things to Know Before You Go to the Theatre in NYC, which is also available on Amazon. He is an avid reader and proud father.

STAFF WRITER / COLUMNIST: Bygone History

Lydia loves all things stories. She moved to NYC to be in the film-making industry but realized she liked stories more than film so she went back to school to study mythology. When not immersed in dusty old tomes and writing, she wanders around NYC, gazing and imagining all the people and stories that have happened. She lives in Brooklyn with her very needy and chatty cat Coco.

STAFF WRITER

Combining a passion for New York City's vibrant lifestyle scene with a knack for comedy, Emma brings a unique blend of humor and insight to the page. As a seasoned writer and comedian, Emma offers a fresh perspective on navigating the urban jungle while finding the laughter in life's everyday adventures.

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Cohavit (pseudonym Cece) is a writer, among other more boring things. She perceives herself to be a little naive, a lot impulsive, and a total Pisces-as-an-artist cliché. Her current literary obsessions include: Hunter S. Thompson, Kurt Vonnegut Jr., and Oscar Wilde. When she’s not entrapped in a writing stint, you might find her binging “escapist reality” TV shows or dancing at a Phish show. She wants to leave you with her favorite Vonnegut quote, “I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around and don’t let anybody tell you different.”