Author: Kimia Eslah
Bio: From her [website](http://kimiaeslah.com/index.php/about-kimia-eslah):

> Kimia Eslah is a feminist, queer writer.  She writes fiction and opinion pieces that speak to the intersection of race, gender, class and sexuality.
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> Born in Shiraz, Iran into a vibrant family of thirty-five first cousins, she spent most of her early childhood in New Delhi, India, before immigrating to Toronto, Canada with her parents and three siblings.
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> Her formative years were spent downtown, in the valley, and on the sidewalks, where she played pool, read classics, and took up other bad habits. Later, Kimia found her calling as an Instructional Designer, producing training programs and course materials in various sectors.
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> She dedicated her thirties to raising her son and writing novels. Today, she spends her days writing and thinking about writing. Kimia lives with the love of her life, Andrew, her son, and their three cats.