Rachel Mabe is a second year MFA student at the University of Pittsburgh, where she also teaches writing. She started writing nonfiction while obtaining a master’s degree in Folklore from the University of North Carolina where she realized she wanted to tell the stories of everyday people, people who might otherwise be overlooked. She’s also interested in photography, found objects, collage art, abandoned places, and exploring in general. Her work has appeared in Belt’s Pittsburgh Anthology and Hot Metal Bridge.
