Beka Wueste is an author whose debut novel, "The Unsent Letters of Lucy Prior," earned praise as a "deeply introspective and emotionally resonant novel" (-Kirkus Reviews) and whose second novel, "Fireflies in a Jar," was lauded as, "original, deftly crafted, emotionally engaging." (-Midwest Book Review). Her debut short story collection, "My Side of the Word and Other tales of Death, was described as lyrical and thoughtful.... a moving, imaginative, and unforgettable exploration." (-Readers Favorite Book Reviews), and was named finalist for the 2025 Short Story Collections/Anthologies category of the Reader Views Reviewers Choice Awards. She is also an award-winning visual artist who exhibits her visual work frequently in regional and national shows.¿Born in Texas and raised in Virginia, Beka earned a B.A. in art history from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA, and an M.A. in art history from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA.¿An enthusiastic traveler, avid reader, nature lover, lifelong cinephile, and collector of music on vinyl, Beka lives with her husband and their rescue Shiba Inu in Northern Virginia.