Announced on the day the pandemic was declared; some of this year’s recipients are my absolute (forgive the word) heroes.

My disbelief is not diminishing. Maybe because this feels like a gift of cosmic proportions. I wasn’t born into English, I am that ridiculous person who spent a near-decade writing a small book, I couldn’t even call myself a 'writer' till recently without cringing. Just a couple of years ago I thought—time to stop writing. I won’t stop writing now. I’ll do the opposite. My biggest thanks. [x]