Blase Patrick Drexler has been teaching college-level writing classes since 2006. He holds a B.A. in English and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing, both from New Mexico State University. His work has appeared in GULF COAST--A JOURNAL OF FINE ART, TUSCULUM REVIEW, URB MAGAZINE, WORDRIVER and elsewhere. In addition to teaching for American Public University, Blase teaches at New Mexico State University and Dona Ana Community College. When he is not grading papers or preparing for class, you might find Blase writing fiction, reading, or mixing records on his turntables. He lives in Las Cruces, NM.