Nicholas Montemarano is the author of four books, most recently a novel, The Senator's Children (Tin House Books). His short stories have appeared in many publications including Esquire, Zoetrope: All-Story, Tin House, The Southern Review, The Gettysburg Review, and AGNI. He has been the recipient of a Pushcart Prize and a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship. Originally from Queens, he lives in Lancaster, PA, where he teaches at Franklin & Marshall College.