Nick Kocz's short stories have appeared in Black Warrior Review, The Florida Review, Mid-American Review, and The Pinch. A past recipient of a MacDowell Fellowship, he now lives in Blacksburg, Virginia with his wife and three rambunctious children. Sometimes, he blogs at nickkocz.com.
British-Guyanese poet, novelist, and playwright Fred D'Aguiar discusses the influence of Jonestown on his work, writing in the wake of the Virginia Tech massacre, and the need to pay attention when tragedy comes to your door.