Every two weeks or so I am publishing an essay from an emerging writer. This week, we are publishing “Inner Thigh Business” by Lauren Leonardi. Lauren is a writer and maker, a devotee of many mediums. Story is her primary craft and she does her best to honor that calling. She's currently seeking representation for a book-length work of nonfiction—a memo…
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