Maile Barry is a writer born and raised in the rural Ozarks. She loves to explore the intersections of identity in extraordinary situations, drawing on her experiences as a queer, disabled child of an immigrant to weave fantastic tales. Whether writing, being a dungeon master for kids, talking to their three-legged cat, or simply living in the world, they believe that stories are one of the most important legacies humans have, and Maile is honored to share in the tradition.