Unveiling Hidden Secrets: Marty Ross-Dolen’s Quest to Unlock a Daughter’s Haunting Truths
In the ensuing years, at my request, I began to have access to my grandmother’s saved personal letters. These I collected in bins in my basement, and the whole of them became their own source of overwhelm. I looked through them periodically, and I spent a lot of time studying photos as well, but I wouldn’t say one artifact in particular sparked my inclination to write. I just knew that in a matter of time I would commit myself to somehow telling my grandmother’s story.
That time came when I chose to pursue my MFA remotely during the quiet days of the pandemic. I decided to marry this long-awaited project with a concentrated period of time devoted to the serious study of creative writing and the continuous support of expert faculty. I had a foundational essay, a treasure trove of my grandmother’s letters, dedicated time to write, and a collection of moments from years of knowing that a book would find its way into my future.
