Laury A. Egan is the author of "The Outcast Oracle" (named as a "Best of 2013" books by Kirkus Review) and "Fog and Other Stories (shortlisted for a UK Saboteur Award), both published by Humanist Press, and a psychological suspense novel set in Venice, "Jenny Kidd," (Vagabondage Press). Her two poetry collections, "Snow, Shadows, a Stranger" and "Beneath the Lion's Paw," were issued by FootHills Publishing, as was her chapbook, "The Sea & Beyond" (for more information on the poetry titles, visit the author's website). Her work has received nominations for two Pushcart Prizes, Best of the Web, Best of the Net, and has appeared in over 35 literary journals. Web site: www.lauryaegan.com Blog: www.lauryaeganblog.wordpress.com