Melissa Bernal Austin is a queer, Latina, El Paso, TX, native, living in West Michigan. She is a writer, educator, herbalist, and maker, and believes in the magic of cats, plants, and the seasons. Her work & performances can be found or are forthcoming in CrabFat Magazine, The Helix, The Narrow Chimney Reading Series, Fearsome Critters, Funicular Magazine, Glassworks, and more. Melissa can be found on twitter @softerpath.