Daniel Ruefman writes speculative fiction, literary nonfiction, and poetry. His work has appeared in more than 100 journals, including Blue Mountain Review, The MacGuffin, and Thin Air Magazine. He is the author of multiple poetry collections, a memoir, and several books for young readers, including THE WARDEN OF WICKWOOD and CURSE OF THE EAGLE HOTEL. Originally from western Pennsylvania, he now lives in Minnesconsin, where he teaches writing at a mid-sized public university.