Jan Clausen published two poetry collections in 2007: From a Glass House (IKON) and If You Like Difficulty (Harbor Mountain Press). Her previous books include a memoir, two novels, and volume of stories. The recipient of writing fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York Foundation for the Arts, she teaches at the New School and in the Goddard College MFA in Writing Program. Her website is ablationsite.com.