Noted for both the dexterity and accessibility of his poetry, Micah Towery writes with a variation of tone and idiom that matches his diverse background: from Coca-Cola delivery driver to baker to church organist. After studying at Binghamton University and Hunter College, Towery moved to Vancouver, BC, where he taught university writing and literature. He now lives in the midwest and teaches at Indiana University - South Bend. He also helps manage the writing community of the popular poetry blog thethepoetry.com.