About the artist

Katie Hughbanks is a writer, photographer, and teacher whose photography has been recognized internationally. Her photos appear in many publications, including in Peatsmoke Journal, In Parentheses, L'Esprit Literary Review, New Feathers Anthology, Glassworks Magazine, Azahares, MAYDAY, Moonday Mag, and Black Fork Review. Her poetry chapbook, Blackbird Songs, was published in 2019, and her short story collection (It's Time) will be released by Finishing Line Press in June 2024. She teaches English and Creative Writing in Louisville, Kentucky.