MARK SWARTZ is the author of three novels: Instant Karma, H2O, and Summertime Jews. His writing has appeared in BOMB, Chicago Reader, Bookforum, Brooklyn Rail, Fence, Mississippi Review, New York Observer, the Village Voice, and Another Chicago Magazine. He lives in Takoma Park, Maryland. More at www.swartzmark.com. X: @swartzmark. Spotify: OtisBlue.