Victoria Rau is a freelance writer and screenwriter based in the Portland, Oregon area. She has written for both comic books and film, with credits including Angels of War, Shackled, and Beverages with Bevin. Her comic work includes Peek A Boo and The Watcher series, collaborating with artists like Marcelo Basile and others. Rau also shares her voice via social media with a humorous, history-tinged approach, describing herself as someone who "will write for food." Her writing style blends genre storytelling, strong character focus, and occasional humor, drawing readers in with tension and emotional stakes, often within fantastical or speculative settings. Michael Dolce is the Creative Director for Rogue Matter, in addition to being a comic book writer, artist, and podcaster best known for his creator-owned work and independent superhero storytelling. He first made waves with Crossfire: The Beginning, a self-published comic that evolved into his flagship series The Sire. Prior to The Sire, Dolce worked at Wizard Magazine, and has also co-created Descendant for Image Comics, produced projects like The Mainstream, and launched successful Kickstarter campaigns. Besides comics, he hosts Secrets of the Sire, a radio/podcast show that features interviews with figures in film, music, and pop culture. He's also Founder & Creative Director of Sire Studios, a multi-genre IP & content production company that encompasses comics, podcasts, videos, and more.
