James Ladd Thomas was born and raised in Alabama where most of his fiction is set. He has published stories in many literary journals, including Hawaii Review, Berkeley Fiction Review, RE:AL, and The Wax Paper. His novel LESTER LIES DOWN was published in 2022 by Vine Leaves Press, who will also publish his story collection SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT in January of 2027. "Houdini" is from this collection. Please visit jamesladdthomas.com to read more about James and his work.
