Chuck Augello is the author of the novels A Better Heart and The Revolving Heart, a Best Books selection by Kirkus Reviews.  His most recent is Talking Vonnegut: Centennial Interviews and Essays (McFarland), an exploration of the life and work of Kurt Vonnegut. His work has appeared in One Story, Necessary Fiction, 100-Word Story, Ghost Parachute, Smokelong Quarterly, and other fine journals. He is part of the editorial team for Identity Theory.