The writers whose stories and poems appear in Rappahannock Voices are all members of Riverside Writers, a chapter of The Virginia Writers Club, Inc. Some have published in prestigious national magazines; others have had books published; for some, this is their virgin voyage into print. Many are lifelong Virginia residents; others have moved here from throughout the country. For some, writing has been part of their employment in government, journalism, or elsewhere; for many, writing is strictly an avocation. What they all share is a commitment to their craft and a desire to share it with others.