Democracy Dies in Darkness
The world still relies on human authors to create imaginative and unique ideas. This statement remains true even as technology evolves. Today at 7:00 a.m. EDT, we explore the relevance of human creativity.
Three things you may not know about me:
the author shares. I am a big woman, 6 foot 2 inches in my stocking feet. My laugh is loud, if not to say piercing. And I never apologize to furniture.
This authentic self-description shows why the author strongly connects with Auntie Marsha, the protagonist in “The Serpent in the Grove.” This story, celebrated as one of the five regional winners of the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize, highlights the importance of unique and genuine storytelling.
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