The Audacity.

The Audacity.

Polyrhythms

Emerging Writer Series

carolyn zhao's avatar
carolyn zhao
Sep 03, 2025
∙ Paid

Every two weeks or so I am publishing an essay from an emerging writer. This week, we are publishing “Polyrhythms” by Carolyn Zhao. Carolyn is a writer, editor, and chronic workaholic based out of NYC. She writes primarily science fiction and fantasy, and her work has been published in Clarkesworld Magazine. “Polyrhythms” is her first non-fiction piece.

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Roxane Gay.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
carolyn zhao's avatar
A guest post by
carolyn zhao
carolyn's newsletter, ft. personal notes, cultural commentary, and my very good taste in media. I write stories, too!
Subscribe to carolyn
© 2026 Roxane Gay · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture