Christopher Lappas is director and co-publisher at Ilura Press. He has an academic background in the creative arts, media arts, publishing, and philosophy, and he holds a PhD in Creative Writing. He has been employed as a professional musician, songwriter, photographer, videographer, and newspaper editor-in-chief. His published works include poetry, interviews, reviews, advertising copy, plays, and short stories. Christopher has been a member of numerous university, not-for-profit, and Arts advisory boards and panels.