Betty Brookstone and her ladies had been crowing about their new trainer, and their cult-like adulation of this man irritated me. Like many in
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Maria Hanley is a new writer, inspired by the fine details of day-to-day living and the layered experiences of being human. Her piece "Holy" was awarded second place in the 2021 Soul-Making Keats Literary Competition for Memoir Vignettes. She lives in Santa Barbara, California with her husband and three sons. When she's not writing, she's likely sinking into a story, relearning how to play piano, trying to do more yoga, corralling her three boys, and chasing her dreams. You can find Maria on Twitter and Instagram @MHanleyWriter