Rebecca J. Hogue is a writer, educator, lecturer, and breast cancer survivor. She is the author of Never Knew I Wanted to Be a Breast Cancer Survivor, a candid and reflective memoir grounded in lived experience. Rebecca teaches instructional design at the University of Massachusetts Boston and is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction. She lives with her husband and their cuddly puppy, and finds joy in building community through story and shared reflection. Learn more at rebeccahogue.com.