Brendan Constantine is a poet based in Hollywood. His work has appeared in numerous journals, notably FIELD, Rattle, Ninth Letter, ZYZZYVA, ArtLife, and LA Times bestseller The Underground Guide To Los Angeles. His most recent books are 'Birthday Girl With Possum' (2011 Write Bloody Publishing) and 'Calamity Joe' (2012 Red Hen Press). He’s currently poet-in-residence at the Windward School.  In addition, Brendan regularly conducts workshops in hospitals, foster homes, & with the Art of Elysium.