Stephen Nothum is a fiction writer and learning designer based in Eugene, Oregon. Stephen's work focuses on themes of pop culture, education, perceptions, mental health, social issues, and the concept of reality. His writing has been featured in HASH Journal, The Bookends Review, Utah English Journal, and Zoetic Press. Stephen has presented at conferences at both state and national levels on writing, writing education, and reading. His debut short story collection, Teething and Other Tales from the American Dystopia, will be released on December 5th, 2023.