A graduate of University of Southern California’s film school, Ben Hasskamp spent time working at various production companies including Wes Craven Films, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, and Sony Pictures.  His work has appeared in the Star Tribune, Diverse Voices Quarterly, and he was a frequent contributor for the journalistic website Patch.com.  He received Honorable Mention in Glimmer Train Press’ Short Fiction Contest, but, most importantly, he believes there are few things more beautiful than a well-prepared Old Fashioned and the sound of a 1966 Royal typewriter clicking rhythmically away.  Some of his other works appear on the website www.pecorinoandeggs.com.  He lives in Oakland.