Carrie Rider

I am Carrie Rider. I'm a dental hygienist by day, a hobby writer by night: two things that make a person strange and unpleasant. Avoid eye contact and everything will be fine. I joined the group to meet like minded people and to help me take my writing seriously.

To the world's horror and my delight, I have succeeded. I am inspired by stories that reflect truth, with a satiric edge. I read widely but enjoy books that explore themes of transformation, authenticity, and human connection, and want to tell the same stories myself.

I'm a little shy about letting others read my writing, but if you pass the litmus test, you'll find sardonic stories about power and culture that use humor to cut deeply.

If you want to earn my favor, tell me my writing reminds you of Terry Pratchett and Jason Pargin (aka David Wong). Read at your own peril.