Stephen Mathews

The number four cannot kill me, but for a long time, I thought it could.

As a writer of poetry and fiction, it is important that I showcase the moments in life that define the individual. My experiences as a funeral director, journalist, and copy editor have given me a unique appreciation for what makes us human, and I believe that simple acts— nodding to a stranger or spilling coffee on the counter by accident — are sacred. We are raw and we are beautiful.

My husband David and I both live and work in Colorado, but regardless of occupation, I will always find new ways to express my perceptions, my musings, and my love. Perhaps we have a few of these in common.