Erica Cottrill (she/her) is a writer and performer from Quiet Dell, West Virginia. She graduated with a B.F.A in Acting and a B.A. in English from West Virginia University in 2023. A writer of prose, poetry, and plays, her work explores a large variety of topics, usually surrounding themes of family, gender, religion, heritage, isolation, and loss. She recently relocated to New York City, where she feels a strong desire to share her Appalachian roots.