Anna Mitchael began her writing career by instructing patrons of her lemonade stand to buy some “or else.” She made her living for nearly a decade by continuing to threaten people—this time as an advertising copywriter. Mitchael is a reformed nomad who recently returned home to Texas; she’ll tolerate "y’all," but reserves the right to raise hell when anyone calls her "ma’am.” You can read the daily chronicles of her life (with a side of extra-spicy jalapeños, please) at annamitchael.com.