Jonis Agee is the author of four novels, four collections of short fiction, and a book of poetry. Three of her books-Strange Angels, Bend This Heart, and Sweet Eyes-were named Notable Books of the Year by The New York Times. Taking the Wall won the ForeWord Magazine Editor's Choice Award and The Weight of Dreams won the Nebraska Book Award. Jonis Agee is a Nebraska native who has lived and taught throughout the Midwest. She is now Professor of English and Creative Writing at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.