Cristina Querrer (CQ) was born and raised in the Philippines, post-Vietnam War, during the Marcos regime, pre-Mount Pinatubo eruption, as a U.S. military child. She graduated high school from former Wagner High School, Clark Air Force Base, Philippines, in 1985. Querrer has two published books of poetry, “By Astrolabes & Constellations” by Agave Press that won a silver medal from Florida Authors and Publishers Association President’s Award and chapbook, “The Art of Exporting”, by dancing girl press. She is a U.S. Army veteran, has an MFA in Creative Writing, and is a writer, visual artist, and podcaster. Listen to her art and literary podcast: http://www.yourartsygirlpodcast.com/episodes. Querrer is also a singer/songwriter and producer! Listen to her music at http://soundcloud.com/yourartsygirl.