Niki Averton is a writer, editor, and lifelong member of the burn community. She earned an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts, where she learned about the craft and business of writing. Most recently, her writing has appeared in Voyage YA Journal. Prior to becoming a full-time writer and freelance editor, she was a program manager at Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. Niki lives in Michigan with her wife and a small army of furry pals.