“I love being part of such an enthusiastic and uplifting community.”
— Lindsey Ferris
Lindsey is the Special Projects of the Writers’ League of Texas.
Scribe: Tell us about yourself!
Lindsey Ferris: I’m currently a senior at UT double majoring in English Honors and Linguistics. I also have a certificate in Creative Writing. I interned with WLT this past spring and am so thankful to continue to be a part of the team.
Scribe: What’s one book that you couldn’t put down?
LF: I’m a big fan of YA! My most recent read was Twelve Kings in Sharakhai by Bradley Beaulieu. It has an action-packed, multithread plot that leaves readers inspired by the female protagonist. Not to mention, the world-building leaves you starstruck!
Scribe: What do you enjoy in your free time?
LF: Outside of my literary loves, I love to sing and am a part of a show choir at UT! I also am training for a bike ride from Austin to Anchorage, AK in the summer of 2021 to raise money for cancer research and support services.
Scribe: What is your favorite programming WLT does?
LF: My favorite programming that WLT does is the Summer Writing Retreat. This past summer we held it virtually and it was so nice to grow with writers over a entire month. Seeing everyone’s progress was inspiring and I loved that we were able to provide such a community when many were feeling isolated.
Scribe: What is your favorite thing about WLT as a whole?
LF: The people! Not only has the staff become a second family, but the members are so incredibly friendly. I love being part of such an enthusiastic and uplifting community.
Scribe: Is there anything else about you that you would like to share with the world? An opportunity for blatant self-promotion!
LF: I’m honored to have shared my short story “Heavy Pockets” in the Albion Review that will soon be published!
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Thank you, Lindsey, and thank you for all the work you do for WLT!
Scribe 
Inspiring interview! Alaska and a short story publication–whoo hoo! Best of luck and I’ve enjoyed your interview a great deal!