Ted Jonathan is a poet and short story writer. Born and raised in the Bronx, he now lives in New Jersey. His poems and stories have appeared in many magazines and anthologies. Translations of his work have appeared in Russian magazines. He's been nominated for a Pushcart Prize twice. His chapbook Spiked Libido was published by Neukeia Press. His full-length collections of poems and short stories, BONES & JOKES and RUN were published by NYQ Books (2009, 2016).