About the Author
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Anni Oliphant
Once upon a time, as a homework assignment due on Halloween, I wrote a cute little story about a cute little girl who meets a friendly ghost. I was proud of my story and showed it to my father. He read my story. He crumpled up the two or three pages of notebook paper and threw them into the wood-burning heating stove in the middle of our living room. Father compelled me to sit at the kitchen table and transcribe, verbatim, a different story. I remember my father’s story as though I had written it myself. A knight errant wanders into a copse (yes, he used the word ‘copse’) on All Hallows’ Eve and is set upon by ghosts and goblins, witches and sorcerers. The knight prevails. My father died a long time ago. I miss him. I miss both of my parents. There is a certain sadness living in a world in which they no longer exist. And it’s also frightening; they were a convenient excuse for not telling my own stories.
When I was in the fourth grade, I wrote a cute little story about a cute little girl. Writing the story was a homework assignment due on Halloween. The cute little girl meets a friendly ghost, and they go on an adventure. I was proud of my story and showed it to my father. He read it, then crumpled up the two or three pages of notebook paper and threw them into the wood-burning heating stove in the middle of our living room. Father compelled me to sit at the kitchen table and transcribe, verbatim, a story he told to me. I remember my father’s story as though I had written it myself.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a world where diverse identities and untold stories are heard, understood, and celebrated—fostering empathy, authenticity, and deeper human connection through the power of storytelling.
Our Mission
Our mission is to give voice to the unheard, capturing diverse identities, struggles, and triumphs through authentic storytelling that reflects the complexity of human experience with honesty, depth, and compassion.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to illuminate hidden narratives, amplify marginalized voices, and inspire understanding through storytelling—challenging norms, fostering empathy, and celebrating the complexities of human identity and experience.