The Audacity.

The Audacity.

I Want A Brick Tower. I Want It To Crumble.

Emerging Writer Series

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Rebecca Payne
Jan 09, 2025
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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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Rebecca writes about nature, the planet, and systems of power. She is a Northwestern MFA candidate with a BA in environmental studies and is currently working on a book of essay’s told through fairy tale and lullaby.
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