Brian L. Tucker was born in Monticello, KY. His previous novels, Swimming the Echo and WHEELMAN, were featured on NPR, his story collection, Baptisms & Dogs, was a finalist for the Linda Bruckheimer Literature prize, and one copy currently sits in Washington, D.C.’s historic Marine Barracks – Center House. His most recent effort, Pokeweed, is an illustrated historical novella set for publication through Black Rose Writing. Brian holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the Bluegrass Writers Studio. You can find him online at www.brianltucker.com.