Joe Clifford is an editor at Gutter Books and producer of Lip Service West, a "gritty, real, raw" reading series in Oakland, CA. From homeless junkie to successful author, Joe Clifford has dedicated his life to education and the craft of writing and helping other ex-junkies find a voice and a platform for their creative energies. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including Lamentation and December Boys in the Jay Porter series. He lives with his wife and two sons in the San Francisco Bay Area. Much of Joe's writing can be found at www.joeclifford.com.