Timothy Dodd is from Mink Shoals, WV, and is the author of Fissures, and Other Stories (Bottom Dog Press). His stories have appeared in Yemassee, Broad River Review, and Anthology of Appalachian Writers; his poetry has appeared in The Literary Review, Crab Creek Review, and Crannog, among other places. His second collection of stories, Men in Midnight Bloom (Cowboy Jamboree Press), is forthcoming, as is his first collection of poetry, Modern Ancient (High Window Press). Also a visual artist, Tim's paintings may be sampled on his Instagram page, @timothybdoddartwork. Find him also at timothybdodd.wordpress.com