William Stobb is the author of five poetry collections, including the National Poetry Series selection, Nervous Systems (2007) and Absentia (2011), both from Penguin Books. From 2006-2010, Stobb hosted the popular poetry podcast "Hard to Say," featuring commentary and interviews. Since 2010, Stobb has worked on the editorial staff of Conduit. A graduate of the writing program at the University of North Dakota, Stobb now lives in La Crosse, Wisconsin.