Dr. Carly Susser is a writer and educator engaged in the process of artistic creation, storytelling, and healing. A certified yoga instructor, she received her Ph.D. in Fiction from the University of North Texas and her M.F.A. in Nonfiction from Sarah Lawrence College. Her prose and poetry have been featured in various online journals. Her flash-fiction piece, "Small World," was adapted into an award-winning animation short and selected by the New York Critic Film Series for screenings. She is currently at work on her novel. www.carlysusser.com.