She's Lost Control

The female voice is strong, and will not be controlled.

This book, by its very nature, is doing important work: giving women writers a platform and prioritizing their voices over the cacophony of men that have dominated the field for so long. This is not meant to start an argument over whose voice is more important or stronger or holds more weight—this book is only meant to continue the conversation of why we need

diverse mindsets and points of view in the literary community. And as the global conversation continues to both

widen and deepen in regards to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our lives, I hope we can maintain that dialogue.

This is a good place to start.

The pieces in this anthology deal with various themes: death, violence, love, rape, motherhood, childhood, family,

failure, victory. They are all poignant, emotional, and important. They are all human. I am proud and grateful that

these women have entrusted me with their words. I hope you read them and hear what they are saying—what they are

screaming.