Alyson Shelton’s writing appears in the New York Times, Ms., Brevity Blog, 3Elements Review, and elsewhere. She is currently at work on a memoir in essays. Additionally, she’s the writer/director of the award winning feature, Eve of Understanding and the writer/creator of the comic book, Reburn. Follow her on Instagram @byalysonshelton where you can watch and participate in her IG Live series inspired by George Ella Lyon’s poem, "Where I'm From." Additional details at her website, www.alysonshelton.com.