Maggie DownsMAGGIE DOWNS is an award-winning writer based in Palm Springs, California. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Palm Springs Life, and McSweeney's and has been anthologized in Th Lonely Planet Travel Anthology: True Stories from the World's Best Writers and Best Women's Travel Writing. Braver Than You Think is her first book. Find out more at maggiedowns.com. Read More Read Less