Introducing: @Lsu11, Wordsmith and a voice “for those who may not have one”

Dearest readers and writers:

We're interrupting your regularly scheduled Prose to bring you this special literary announcement.

Lisa Sullivan, known here as @Lsu11, is an environmental scientist from the Detroit area in Michigan that has -as of this week- joined @unspecific and @JeffStewart as a resident Wordsmith.

We reached out to her today in hopes of learning more about her. What makes her tick? What is it about writing that keeps calling her back?

Here she is, ladies and gentlemen: the honorary Proser of the hour, Lisa "Ls11" Sullivan, with a few words of commencement for all of you...

P: Describe your current relationship with words.

L: "I write more technical reports as part of my job. However, I love creative writing. I try to give voices to those who may not have one.

"I tend to have an underlying message whether it is abuse or war or suppression. I truly believe that everyone should be treated equally and be granted the same opportunities in life and it breaks my heart to see otherwise. I guess I want people to know that they are not alone. That there are others out there that feel the same way and hopefully give them hope.

"I didn't have the easiest childhood that taught me to be empathic to others situations."

P: With more than 600 posts here, how often would you say you're engaged with Prose?

L: "I spend my time sporadically. Usually 30 minutes in the morning, quick check here and there during the day, and an hour or two at night.

"I love reading other people's things. There is so much talent and creativity in this community. I feel like it is such a supportive family. I love it.

"I feel honored and humbled to have made it to Wordsmith."

Once again, @Lsu11, congratulations on this remarkable achievement. We'd like to recognize you for your efforts here, including the subtle steps, large and small, that you're always taking to make the newcomers feel welcome.

It's writers like you that solidify the foundation of Prose. We couldn't be more proud!