Nikki Allen scribbles poems on cocktail napkins, receipts, and/or any other blank space she can get her pen on. She's been getting on stages to read her work for over 15 years, including in St. Louis, Minneapolis, Cleveland, Seattle, war protests, music festivals, charity events, and art openings. Allen is the author of My Darling Since, Quite Like Yes, and Birds at 4 A.M., and has contributed vocals to tracks by recording artists Poogie Bell ("Question Song") and Jack Wilson ("NYC"). Visit her website at www.honeydunce.com.