Benjamin Percy is the author of two collections of short fiction: The Language of Elk and Refresh, Refresh. His stories and articles have appeared in Esquire, Men's Journal, Paris Review, Chicago Tribune, Glimmer Train, Best American Short Stories, and many other places. His honors include the Plimpton Prize and the Pushcart Prize. Next year he will begin teaching in the MFA program at Iowa State. For more information, visit www.benjaminpercy.com.