Every two weeks or so I am publishing an essay from an emerging writer. This week, we are publishing “I Want A Brick Tower. I Want It To Crumble.” by Rebecca Payne. Becky is an emerging writer and Northwestern MFA candidate. Her work has appeared in Sword and Kettle Press and Everyday Fiction. She holds a degree in Environmental Science from Prescott Co…
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