Ralph Cissne's short story collection Prudence in Hollywood and Other Stories was pubulshined in June 2019. His novel Angel City Singles was published in 2018. An award-winning poet, his short stories have appeared in publications such as American Way and Playboy.

A native Californian, Cissne grew up in a military family and graduated from The University of Oklahoma School of Journalism. He lives in Oklahoma where he writes and volunteers as a creative life skills mentor. Cissne is a member of PEN America, The Author’s Guild, and a lifetime member of the National Eagle Scout Association.