watch the stars burst to life for a fleeting few moments of daylight. each is its own tiny miracle of soul’s spark. you, too, are a bright beacon, still shining strong.”

n. m. santos is a writer, musician, composer, and artist based in vermillion, south dakota. she believes that art, in all its forms, is necessary and beautiful - both as a common factor across all human existence and as a way for her to understand her own place in the world. she finds inspiration in finding and creating patterns, parallels, and connections. in her free time, she enjoys reading, handcrafts, spending time with loved ones, and cuddling her cat, rosie.