Matthew Johnson is the author of Shadow Folks and Soul Songs(Kelsay Books) and Far from New York State (NYQ Press). His work has appeared in Front Porch Review, Roanoke Review, Northern New England Review, Third Wednesday, and elsewhere. Recipient of Best of the Net and Pushcart Prize nominations, he’s the managing editor of The Portrait of New England and poetry editor of The Twin Bill. Website: matthewjohnsonpoetry.com