Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, William Littlejohn-Oram (He/Him) is a doctoral student in English at Southern Methodist University. He earned an MFA from the University of Florida as well as degrees from Texas Tech University and the University of Houston. His poetry has appeared with Muzzle Magazine, The SHORE, Crab Creek Review, EcoTheo, The Windhover, and others. He is often at a loss for words in social interactions and enjoys wearing brightly colored shoes.