Ballads of a Barstool Prophet

HEADS-UP! My friend and former creative writing student, Chris Mardiroussian, has just released his latest book, BALLADS OF A BARSTOOL PROPHET, a collection of 47 poems overflowing with absurd degradation and degrading absurdity in equal measures. Here's the publisher's ballyhoo:

Poetry usually wants to sit you down, look into your soul, and have a Very Serious Talk. This collection would rather buy you a drink, tell you a terrible joke, and leave before the tab comes.

BALLADS OF A BARSTOOL PROPHET explores the gritty realities of the human spirit and is a glimpse into the lives of lost souls, seeking solace in the hazy glow of dimly lit taverns, navigating the chaotic dance between alcohol, loneliness, and the human spirit. These poems are quick, clever, and just self-aware enough to know they’re being ridiculous, but are a brutal reminder that life's beauty lies not in perfection, but in the cracks and imperfections that make us who we are. Drawing inspiration from the comedic timing of Hunter S. Thompson, the sharp dialogue of David Mamet, and Charles Bukowski's unmatched ability to strip away pretense and reveal the raw essence of humanity, BALLADS OF A BARSTOOL PROPHET captures the essence of life's beauty amid its most profound struggles. 

These poems are a toast to the flawed, the broken, and the real, leaving readers with an indelible mark on their hearts and a deeper understanding of the human experience. 

This book is for people who love words, but don’t want them to be boring.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention the fact that this book sports a striking wraparound cover by Nadim Mahi-Bahi, a supernaturally talented artist who is collaborating with me on a forthcoming comic book entitled THE UPSIDE DOWN MAGICIAN. (For a sneak preview of THE UPSIDE DOWN MAGICIAN, click HERE.) And you can check out Nadim's website by clicking right HERE.

Buy a copy of BALLADS OF A BARSTOOL PROPHET today!!! 

FYI: Chris is also launching a bold new publishing venture called FOUL MOUTH PRESS. As Dr. Steve Brule would say, "Check it out!"