Life Lines

Re-Writing Lives from Inside Out

Writings from Vermont's incarcerated women tell their first-person accounts of addiction and mental illness within the prison setting, thus highlighting the challenges these women face in moving forward with their lives. The book offers discussion guides to encourage community involvement in understanding and acting upon issues raised, thus serving a dual educational and advocacy role.



Bianca ViƱas of Montpelier, Vermont

Bianca Viñas is an MFA candidate in the Writing & Publishing Program at Vermont College of Fine Arts. She has been working with writinginsideVT and this anthology since moving to Vermont two years ago. Bianca is currently completing her first novel, a hybrid work of poetry, medical research and narrative prose.

Sarah W. Bartlett

Marketing & Publicity
  • Outreach to local, regional and national press
  • Personal introduction at public launch by Vermont Rep. Marybeth C. Redmond; followed by public readings around the state
  • Public launch event Friday April 12, 2019 in Burlington, VT with elected state officials, Department of Corrections staff, community members, and readings