Christopher Rubio-Goldsmith was born in Merida Yucatan, grew up in Tucson, Arizona, and taught English at Tucson High Magnet School for 27 years. He graduated with a degree in creative writing from the University of Arizona and his writings have appeared in 580 Split, The Laurel Review, the anthology, America, We Call Your Name and others. He has been retired for almost 4 years and fills is days with adventures, writing workshops and volunteer work.