Nick Mamatas is the author of several novels, including <em>Move Under Ground</em>, <em>I Am Providence</em>, and <em>The Second Shooter</em>. His short fiction has appeared in <em>Best American Mystery Stories</em>, <em>Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy</em>, and dozens of other venues. He has also edited or co-edited several anthologies, including <em>Haunted Legends</em>, <em>The Future is Japanese</em>, <em>Mixed Up</em>, and <em>Wonder and Glory Forever</em>. Nick's fiction and editorial work has been variously nominated for the Hugo, World Fantasy, Bram Stoker, Locus, and Shirley Jackson awards.