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A Small Disturbance

Emerging Writer Series

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Jessica L. Pavia
Apr 20, 2022
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Every two weeks or so I am publishing an essay from an emerging writer. This week, “A Small Disturbance,” by Jessica L. Pavia. Jessica is an M.F.A. candidate at Sarah Lawrence College in their writing program. Her work has appeared in The Columbia Journal, Breadcrumbs Mag, The Sheepshead Review, and Barzakh Magazine. You can find her on Instagram at @je…

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Jessica L. Pavia is a creative nonfiction writer and educator based in Rochester, NY. You can read more of her work at jessicalpavia.com.
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