Roberta Beary writes to connect with the disenfranchised, to let them know they are not alone. She has published two poetry collections, The Unworn Necklace (Snapshot Press) and Deflection (Accents); her forthcoming collection, Carousel, won the 2019 Snapshot Press book award. Her work appears in Best Microfiction, Best Small Fictions, and Tiny Love Stories True Tales of Love in 100 Words or Less (The New York Times). She lives in County Mayo, Ireland where she recently collaborated on The Reluctant Engagement Project, which pairs her writing with artwork by families of people with disabilities.