The Knicknackery Issue Six | Page 32

Kyle Heger

Kyle is suffering from pre-traumatic stress syndrome. Heger has seen better days. Heger is beginning to wither on the vine. Heger is done making resolutions forever. Heger is unsure about everything. Heger''s favorite knickknacks are his collections of German steins,Waterford crystal wine goblets and French absinthe glasses. Heger can be found trying to escape cellphone conversations.

Laurie Kolp

Laurie is a native Texan. Laurie has three children. Laurie is beginning another poem. Laurie is done with Brussel sprouts forever. Laurie is unsure about tomorrow. Laurie's favorite knickknacks are great dust collectors. Laurie can be found on Facebook and Twitter @KolpLaurie.

Mandala Laura

Mandala is impermanent but not made of sand. Mandala has never been struck by lightning. Mandala is beginning to melt into glass regardless. Mandala is done waiting for the sky to crack open forever. Mandala is unsure about the electricity that hums beneath our skins. Mandala's favorite knickknack is a novelty can of jackrabbit milk rescued from a desert shop off Route 66. Mandala can be found reluctantly at mandalalaura.com.

Michelle Nguyen

Michelle Nguyen is a color pencil artist. She has been drawing for 3 years now and has been interested in drawing portraits ever since. She is beginning to try to learn different techniques in hopes to achieve some.more realism in her drawings as well to capture many more emotions. Michelle is unsure about what her future holds for her. Her favorite knickknacks to keep by her side are different types of erasers, gaming figurines and flower petals. She can be found at www.instagram.com/michymichellebelle.

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