Cody Marby is an American born, English raised poet and bookbinder who served five years in the US Navy. With the success of his poetry he hopes to inspire others who suffer from mental illness to try the therapeutic practice of fine arts. He also hopes to pioneer artistic prizes for fellow veterans one day. Along with two distinction in competitions, his work has appeared in Firewords Quarterly, DoveTales Literary Journal, and The Crucible. He currently lives in northern Colorado with two dogs and several Rocky Mountains.