Nora Best by Gwen Florio

If ever I wanted to erase a day in my life, it’s this one. Insult to injury, it’s supposed to be one of the best days. A party is in full swing in my Denver backyard as my husband Joe and I celebrate our imminent departure on a grand adventure, a year traveling around...

Felicity Koerber by Amber Royer

I’ve never been a morning person. It takes me a good three cups of coffee to fuel up my day. Only – I’m currently undergoing an experimental treatment to cure my asthma, and that requires me to severely limit my caffeine intake. So since you’ve made all the effort to...

Odessa Dean by Olivia Blacke

Hi, y’all! I’m Odessa Dean, a twenty-three year old temporary resident of Williamsburg—the hottest neighborhood in NYC. I serve artisanal sandwiches and cold craft brews with names like Pour Williamsburg at the cutest bookstore-slash-café in Brooklyn. I still...

Odessa Jones by Valerie Wilson Wesley

What is a day in my life like? Before I explain, you need to know a few things about me. First, I’m a recent widow. Darryl, my beloved husband, died a year ago, and I continue to mourn him. After his death D&D Delights, our catering company, nearly went bankrupt,...

Mia Malone by Lynn Cahoon

Hi guys, I’m Mia Malone and I’m the new owner of what used to be the scary run down building in the Magic Springs neighborhood. Actually, it’s not that bad, now that I took out a few truck loads of trash and added some locks on the doors. I’m painting now. Soon, St....