Several of Royal Alvis’s stories have appeared in literary Magazines and on-line journals. Although he has said this before, his novel is nearly finished and will be available soon...view moreSeveral of Royal Alvis’s stories have appeared in literary Magazines and on-line journals. Although he has said this before, his novel is nearly finished and will be available soon; it’s a mix of yoga, travel and the supernatural. A bunch of short stories are also on the way, most of which share a surreal and fabulist vibe. When he’s not writing Royal likes to practice meditation and Tai chi. He has not been in trouble or done anything excessively stupid for a very long time. Instead, he volunteers at a New York senior center where he delivers meals and teaches creative writing. He is very much in love with his girlfriend, and both of them are very much in love with their dog, Ember. He would mention his degree from the MFA Writing Program at Bennington College, but he doesn’t think anyone will care.view less