A 2011 Pushcart Prize Nominee, Saeed Jones received his MFA from Rutgers University – Newark. His work has appeared in publications like Hayden's Ferry Review, StorySouth, Jubilat & The Collagist. He is a regular contributor to Ebony.com & Lambda Literary. His chapbook When the Only Light is Fire is available from Sibling Rivalry Press. He's received fellowships from Queer / Arts / Mentorship as well as Cave Canem.