“I am 39. I am single. I am a black woman. I have too many advanced degrees. Many a news story tells me finding true love is likely a hopeless proposition. Now is the time when I need to believe in fairy tales.”

Roxane Gay is an American writer and professor. She is known for her essays on gender, race, and culture, including the bestselling *Bad Feminist*, and her contributions to contemporary conversations on identity and social justice. Her work blends sharp critique with accessible storytelling.