Reid Mitchell is a New Orleanian who has taught in China. His work has appeared previously in Cha and is Consulting Editor of the journal. He has also served as poetry editor for Asia Literary Review. His work has appeared there as well as in Softblow, Pedestal, In Posse, and elsewhere. He has collaborated with Tammy Ho Lai-Ming on various dialogues and villanelles. His novel A Man Under Authority was published by Turtle Point Press. His favorite food is either wild duck gumbo or Hunan style fish head with red and green peppers, but he will usually settle for a beer and a bowl of suan cai. [Poetry] [Cha profile]