Braden Bare
Photographer
Braden has been a creative person nearly his whole life, from making picture "books" as a kid (bursting with bad doodles), to a digital artist and photographer now (making slightly better bad doodles). He is an avid listener of music, an devoted fan of Winnie the Pooh, and a longtime lover of chocolate milk. On the Enneagram, he says he is a type 9, although there is a very good chance he could also be a type 6. Or a type 2. And quite possibly a type 1 or 8. Maybe even a type 5 (but definitely not a type 7). He also doesn't know when the normal time is to stop talking.
@sleepingbarefoot
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John Laude
Photographer for Toads Over 70
John is a world class barista, a creative with a penchant for film photography and developing, and owner of one of the most luxurious heads of hair in Joplin. Ask him for a pourover and a windblown head-toss... you won't be disappointed.
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Theresa Schorr
CFToad & general editor
Theresa Schorr loves to spend her time reading, writing, and laughing at her own jokes. She lacks all vegan powers but has learned the power of self-respect. It is unconfirmed but suspicion is high that she resides in the attic above Joplin Avenue Coffee Company.
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Jeremiah Jones
Toadcast Editor, Designer, Editor
Jeremiah Jones is a Christian creative, worship leader, podcaster, family man, music fanatic, lover of words, and gaming hobbyist residing in Joplin, Missouri. He does a wicked Elmo impression and sometimes makes money giving private music lessons. You can consistently find him at one of Joplin’s many coffee establishments or throwing frisbees at those chained baskets in parks around town.
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Austin Spencer
haiku illustrator
Austin was born and raised in Joplin Missouri, graduated top of his class at the Spencer academy of higher learning in 2011, and graduated from dropping out of college in 2014. He currently resides in Joplin, wearing many hats: small business owner, self published author and illustrator, door-to-door salesman, and designer of ball caps and beanies.
Austin is passionate about creative growth for himself, his city, and all those he comes in contact with- matched only by his passion for perfectly crafted omelettes.
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Mark Neuenschwander
photographer/head toad
Mark Neuenschwander loves Joplin and artists, and enjoys spending time with his creative little family. He used to only take photos, and then he decided to try his hand at helping start online magazines. You make up your own mind on whether or not he should just go back to the photos, which you can see by visiting marknphoto.com.
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Lancelot Schaubert
Writer
Lancelot Schaubert wrote five bios for this and Mark Neuenschwander censored them all. So instead he wrote this change.org petition to call FOR THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF ALL REDACTED AUTHOR BIOS.
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F.C. Shultz
Cover designer, Sitemaster, and editor
F.C. Shultz writes stories that place one fantasy element into an otherwise realistic world. His books are about dragons and sea people and honor and family. He loves Ray Bradbury and peanut butter, and lives in SW Missouri with his wife, Sammi, his son, Milo, and his cat, Batman.
You'll find him at fcshultz.com, patreon.com/fcshultz, and @FCShultz on Instagram.
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