Lauren Klitzke

I am an emerging writer of flash fiction and poetry who has been around books my whole life—first as an avid reader, then a bookseller for more than a decade, and now as the evening supervisor at a university library.

Every moment of our lives holds the potential for story. Poetry is how we use words to connect with each other. I write to escape, cope, and find a deeper meaning to my place in the world.

I love romantic fantasy fiction, dark humor, and any fairytale retelling I can get my hands on. When I’m not writing I’m reading, taking pictures, walking down twisting side streets, spending time alone with my thoughts, and, let’s be honest, binge-watching Netflix.

My past lives include research intern, sled dog trainer, historical reenactor, deputy registrar, government intern, Marian shrine volunteer, and freelance graphic designer.

I live with my husband in western Wisconsin, in the shadows of the bluff along the Mississippi River.