Hand holding a navy blue postcard with handwritten addresses and a red, white, and blue flag sticker labeled 'FREEDOM.' The postcard is set against green trees and a white slatted railing. There is a book titled 'The Origin of the Consciousness in the Business of the Brain' by Jahaan Jones partially visible at the bottom.
A hand holding a navy blue envelope with a handwritten note inside, written in white ink. The note discusses humor writing and personal preferences. The envelope is on a table with a large navy blue book titled 'The Origin of the Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Brain of the Mind' by Jablian Joynes underneath. A window with green foliage can be seen in the background.

Hey, you are not Keri Bertino…

But did you know about her published works:

Keri Bertino is a writer and Associate Adjunct Professor in Columbia University's graduate Writing Program, where she received her MFA in Fiction. She has taught for 20 years in classrooms spanning Baltimore City and New York City Public Schools; academic writing at Columbia, The Cooper Union, and CUNY; and professional development for educators and businesses.