K.E. Flann is the author of How to Survive a Human Attack: A Guide for Werewolves, Mummies, Cyborgs, Ghosts, Nuclear Mutants, and Other Movie Monsters. She has also published two award-winning short story collections, Get a Grip and Smoky Ordinary. Her craft book, Write On: Secrets to Crafting Better Stories, was released by Stay Thirsty Publishing. She is a recipient of a Maryland State Arts Council Award and a Baker Artist Award. She teaches fiction writing at Johns Hopkins University.