Yes, it’s true.
8/21/2021
I will soon be among the Scumbags — that is, on the press of the same name — with quick-little one-two punch of a chapbook called Tough City, America. You may recognize the assorted efforts of lit fiend and Renaissance man, Martin Appleby. Scumbag Press, a rising star on the UK small press scene, looks to soon be offering up a veritable cache of small press dirty realism/grit lit names in some damn fine limited productions. ‘Don’t sleep on ‘em,’ as the kids are fond of saying these days.
A 4th of July Poem from A Deep & Gorgeous Thirst...
Once again, it’s the 4th of July. Once again this young, brash, and imperfect union has the chance to reflect on just what it is, what it has been, and what it might one day be…if only we have the courage to own it all with honesty and a stark humility. Who’s to say if collectively we will? The 4th is a complicated day for me.
But, what’s not complicated — this poem. It’s read by William Boyle, and can be found on A Deep & Gorgeous Thirst — Unabridged Audio either on CDs, or as a download at most of the audiobook spots, or even requested from your local library. Enjoy!