Thomas MaltmanThomas Maltman's essays, poetry, and fiction have been published in many literary journals. He has an MFA from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and lives in the Twin Cities area. His first novel, The Night Birds, won an Alex Award, Spur Award, and the Friends of American Writers Literary Award. In 2009 the American Library Association chose The Night Birds as an Outstanding Book for the College Bound. Read More Read Less