Ed Meek is the author of four  books of poetry and a collection of short stories. His new book of poems is called High Tide. He also writes articles, reviews and commentary. His work has appeared in many magazines, journals and newspapers including The Paris Review, The North American Review, Cream City Review, The Boston Review, The Sun, The Christian Science Monitor, The Boston Globe and The Boston Herald.  He is a contributing Editor for Rivanna Review and an Editorial Staff Member of Full House Literature Magazine. He has taught composition, creative writing and literature at the high school and college level. He lives in Somerville with his wife Elizabeth and their dog, Mookie.