Audra Jones, who also writes under the pen name A. Joan Jones, is a Tennessee-based writer and educator whose work explores the quiet intersections of leadership, dignity, and emotional truth. A storyteller at the beginning of her literary journey, she writes with the hope of turning vision-board dreams into lasting impact. Her stories often give voice to what is felt but rarely spoken, drawing inspiration from her years in education and the power of personal reckoning. The Sting of Regret is part of her forthcoming short story collection, Stories I Didn’t Say Out Loud. She also shares reflections on storytelling, growth, and grace through her developing platform, Unbound with Audra.