Faced with systemic oppression, two lovers choose a ritual called The Devouring and a world made from love.
Story
Annaya M. Baynes
(she/her, they/them) Alum
Annaya Baynes is a class of 2023 mentee alum. They are a graduating senior English and French double major at Spelman College. Beyond loving to write about how queer and trans Black people experience love and joy, she spends the weekend as a Dungeon Master for their Dungeons and Dragons club. They work on a social justice podcast, The Blue Record, and a reproductive justice podcast, Black Feminist Rants. Annaya also enjoys acting and baking in her free time. They are also a fan of all things that go bump in the night.
Favorite Authors & Artists
Toni Morrison, Xiran Jay Zhao, Octavia Butler
Artist‘s Statement
I write for Black queer and trans people to feel seen and heard. I want my writing to feel like someone has wiped your tears, given you a hug, and whispered in your ear that against all odds everything will be okay. Prose is my chosen medium right now, but I try to bring a lyrical quality to it.