K.Lipschutz (formerly klipschutz) is the author of Mr. Congeniality (2021) and seven other collections, starting with The Erection of Scaffolding for the Re-Painting of Heaven by the Lowest Bidder (1985). He has also co-written over a hundred songs released by international recording artist Chuck Prophet. His Long Engagement: New & Selected Poems (1985–2023) is looking for a home. He lives in downtown San Francisco with Colette Jappy and three cats.