Essays

A young Al Brilliant is photographed and collaged with photos of his bookshelves and a letter addressed to him.

Letters

The first essay in a series exploring the life and legacy of Alan Brilliant, a bookseller, a poet, and the founder of Unicorn Press. This essay seeks to chronicle Brilliant’s last year of life through detailed letters he wrote during that time.

A collage of Eliza and her sister Psalter as kids.

Lavender and Sage

The idea of a better half has always enticed me, and I have spent years longing to find someone who would magically complete me. It wasn’t until my teens that I realized my sister is the better half of me, encouraging me to take the pieces of myself that are beautiful and weeding out what holds me back.