John Shepherd is a hybrid author and composer from Los Angeles. Oblivion, his debut novel, appeared in 2023 (Liminal Books) and is expected as an audiobook in 2026. His poems have appeared in The Bridge and Snarkitects, and his rock and folk records, including Dark Matter and Notes from Underground, are available through all major music platforms. He received his MFA in Fiction from The New School and teaches courses in craft and literature at the University of Rhode Island, where he is also a Ph.D student. He lives in South County, Rhode Island, with a large collection of instruments and a small dog.