Best known for her musical work as half of the critically acclaimed  duo, Faith and the Muse, Monica is also a writer, composer and artist  living near Los Angeles. Much of the spectrum of her creative work is  centered around the Feminine and the Familiar: Matriarchal  mythological themes with all the cultural echoes and seasonal faces  they present.

In over twenty years as a front woman in Underground music, Monica  Richards has a far reaching reputation of the highest respect for her  powerful voice and theatrical stage presence. An old school punk  rocker who began writing songs at the age of 15, her sharp,  intelligent lyrics and musical talents are the highlights of Faith and  the Muse, as well as her solo music under the moniker, InfraWarrior.

A graduate of American University with honors in Literature, Monica  has published four illustrated books of tales & poetry through The  Mercyground, the multimedia company she shares with partner, William  Faith. Her first published work, The Book of Annwyn, based on Welsh  Mythology, is a full reworking of Celtic tales with the Patriarchal  and Christian elements removed. The book has just been translated into  Italian, and a Spanish translation is in the works. She is currently  working on a graphic novel series, Anafae, based on her short stories.  The first three issues have been released, and issue four is in the  works.

Monica is also a multimedia visual artist and graphic designer. Her  illustrations, graphic collage and original artwork have graced books,  CD covers, magazine articles and gallery walls.

http://www.monicarichards.com

http://monicarichards.blogspot.com

http://www.mercyground.com

Bad-Ass Bibliography:
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Bad-Ass Faeries- Bad-Ass Faeries

Awards -
Finalist for the 2007 Dream Realm Award, Best Anthology - Bad-Ass Faeries