Carol Guess is the author of fourteen books of poetry and prose, including TINDERBOX LAWN (Rose Metal Press, 2008), DARLING ENDANGERED (Brooklyn Arts Press, 2011), and DOLL STUDIES: FORENSICS (Black Lawrence Press, 2012). In 2014 she was awarded the Philolexian Award for Distinguished Literary Achievement. A frequent collaborator, her co-authored collections include HOW TO FEEL CONFIDENT WITH YOUR SPECIAL TALENTS (with Daniela Olszewska) (Black Lawrence Press, 2014), and X MARKS THE DRESS (with Kristina Marie Darling) (Gold Wake Press, 2013). She teaches in the MFA program at Western Washington University.