Joe King got his first taste of professional writing as a print journalist, earning several awards in the field from the Tennessee Press Association. He later expanded his craft by moving into the world of fiction and poetry writing. His works include the novels Raw Egg and A Salted Slug as well as the poetry collection Human Ants. Reviewers of his work have compared his writing to the likes of Dostoevsky, Sartre, Vonnegut, Ginsburg, and Bukowski, highlighting his versatility and literary prowess. In addition to his writing, King also writes and records songs under the moniker Bones in the Museum, and he has released several albums with this musical project. He currently lives in Knoxville, TN, where he continues to write and create new works. For more information about his writing and music, go to www.booksbyjoeking.com.