Richard Slota writes poetry, plays, novels and non-fiction. He just published a nonfiction book, Captive Market: Commercial Kidnapping Stories from Nigeria. His first novel, Stray Son, will be published this fall. His plays Babatunde in Hell and Mascularity will have staged readings this October in San Francisco. His short play, We All Walk In Shoes Too Small was produced at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Dream Big and Famous Michael was staged by Solano Repertory Company in northern California. He is a member of the Playwright’s Center of San Francisco and serves on the Mental Health Board of San Francisco.

Wave drawing by J. Bolz