Patrick O'Neil is a former junkie bank robber and the author of the memoir "Gun Needle Spoon" (Dzanc Books) and the excerpted in part French translation, Hold-Up (13e Note Editions). His writing has appeared in numerous literary, pop culture, and Indy publications, he has been nominated twice for Best of the Net, and is a regular contributor to the recovery website AfterPartyMagazine. Patrick O'Neil holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University Los Angeles, and teaches at AULA’s inspiration2publication program, and Los Angeles Valley College. O’Neil recently relocated from the glittery sleaze of Hollywood to live in LA’s monument to broken dreams, the über hip Downtown district with his girlfriend and two giant Maine Coons. For more information please go to: www.patrick-oneil.com [2]