Charisse Coleman has had essays in Witness, Sou’wester, The Rambler, Passages North, and other literary magazines. “The Sibs,” an excerpt from her unpublished memoir, was listed as a Notable Essay for 2009 after appearing in Ascent. She has been nominated for a Pushcart prize, and is a two-time recipient of NC Arts Council individual artist grants. She lives in (and is totally crazy about) Durham, NC.