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Elizabeth Sowden grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Sarah Lawrence College in 2006. She spent several years working as a marketing copywriter and social media strategist. Her martial arts experience includes Krav Maga and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Her short stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, including VerbSap, Paper Darts, Revolver, Whole Beast Rag and Contrary. She lives in Minneapolis.

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