David Nilsen is a member of the National Book Critics Circle, and, until recently, served as editor and lead critic for the Fourth & Sycamore literary journal. His writing has been published or is forthcoming in Open Letters Monthly, Punchnel’s, Bright Wall / Dark Room, the National Book Critics Circle Critical Mass blog, and elsewhere. He lives in Ohio with his wife, daughter, and an irritable cat. You can find his writing at davidnilsenwriter.com, and follow him on Twitter as @NilsenDavid.