A proud resident of Austin, Texas, Faust’s diverse talents have allowed her to pursue an eclectic career as a graphic designer, author and entertainment critic. 2005 marked the release of her first published collection of poetry, Before Icarus, After Achilles (Publish America), which was received by the public with a great enthusiasm. Faust partnered with Immanion Press in August of 2007 for the publishing of her cross-genre technohorror trilogy Eternal Vigilance, a post-apocalyptic vampire saga of epic proportions due to be released in April of 2008. Faust has been consistently active in a wide array of organizations including the Writers League of Texas, Austin Visual Arts Association, SXSW Festivals and Texas Poetry Society. At the beginning of 2007, she was also elected the Southwestern Regional Representative for the International Order of Horror Professionals and Associate Editor/Art Editor for the quarterly horror publication, “The Bloodied Quill”. In April of 2008 she also joined the ranks of the Horror Writers Association and the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America as a professional member. Faust is also the official North American literary representative for the French gothic horror author Sire Cédric. Her work, as both an author and illustrator, has appeared in The Lightning Journal, GUD Magazine, Doorways Magazine, The Open Vein, Darkened Horizons and The Bloodied Quill, as well as the websites Fear Zone and Fatally Yours.
Outside of the literary world, Faust is also widely recognized in the graphic design community for her creativity. With over ten years of professional experience, including the founding of Faust Productions, a freelance studio offering graphic design and brand development services, as well as public relations and marketing (focusing primarily on the publishing and independent film industries) for an international portfolio of clients. While Faust’s main focus currently is the release of the Eternal Vigilance series, she is in constant pursuit of new and exciting opportunities to assist in the marketing and promotion of associated literary, film and artistic associates. In addition to her work as a graphic designer and public relations mediator, Faust also maintains a solid career as an illustrator and canvas artist.
For more information on Gabrielle S. Faust and her work visit www.mentalwheaties.com. Regular updates can also be found on her MySpace page!
