Ben Davies Crisp

Ben Davies Crisp is a Californian-based author whose debut short story collection, And So I Took Their Eye, was published in 2025. Originally from the UK, his short fiction has appeared in journals such as The Fiery Scribe Review, Left Brain Media, and Downtime Review, while his articles have been featured in The International Times, Work, Huck, and Lost. He serves as an editor for the Ginosko Literary Journal, is a member of the San Francisco Writers Grotto, and a 2026 recipient of the Rin Kelly Scholarship. In addition to his writing, Crisp teaches at California College of the Arts, and is the co-founder and director of Studio Luce, a Guatemalan writing retreat and artist residency. You can find him on Instagram @bendaviesauthor and substack.com/@bendaviescrisp.