About Joseph Crick
Joseph Crick has been a writer, narrator, and musician for over 30 years. Despite all the time he's spent scribbling in notebooks, reading aloud to groups, and tinkering with instruments, he managed to get his MA in Systems Psychology from Saybrook University in 2012. Following this, he had a private practice as a psychotherapist for several years, and worked for a stint in public mental health. Together with support from scholars at NYU, and the Ohio State University, he was on the founding team of the Qirqisani Center, which published books in the field of ethno-religious studies. He is the organiser and facilitator of a writer's review circle for fictional and dramatic works. In addition to his work in psychology and publishing, he also does "stuff" with computers. In this disguise, he has written for several online technical publications, including Hacker Noon and IT Next. He has also worked as a classroom educator, and mentor to IT professionals, and technical managers. His alter-ego is the Vice President of Engineering for a digital advertising company.
About Dania Duany
Born and raised in Havana, Dania Duany holds a degree in Translation and Interpretation (English-Spanish) and a Masters in Anglophone Modernities from the University of Potsdam. But, what really matters to her is that she is currently pursuing her true calling in life: writing. She is based in Berlin and is working full time on her first novel, a thriller where she explores identity, language, history and the depths and breadths of music.
"We all have inherited believes that are toxic for our art. I want to salt the Earth and start over. Bring clean water and dark earth to help that seed grow roots. Studio Circe is that ground for myself and for every one out there who dares to call themselves an artist. "