Karis Haewon Ryu | 류혜원 is a writer from many places. She grew up across North America and the Pacific as a U.S. military dependent of Korean descent, and her experiences inspire the stories she writes. She is deeply interested in how worlds get made, and in examining what/whose narratives hold the appearance of universality. She is currently based in New Haven, CT, where she is pursuing a PhD in Religious Studies at Yale University. She is working on her first novel with the support of Tin House and StoryStudio Chicago. Her other passions include acting, songwriting, and being an unabashed fangirl of many things. More about her and her work can be found at www.karisryu.com.
