There has never been a book of poetry like Eric Fair-Layman's deliciously irreverent blend of satire, provocation, self-reflection, redemption, philosophical musings, DIY revenge poetry templates, and even writing prompts. The genius of this poet's complex, hilarious trickster magick provides a desperately needed jolt of joy in these dark times.
-Christopher Luna, Clark County, WA's Inaugural Poet Laureate and found of Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic
-Christopher Luna, Clark County, WA's Inaugural Poet Laureate and found of Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic
In this collage of of genres, Eric Fair-Layman offers us his essays and poems, his tirades and lampoons, his prompts and provocations, urging us -- in our own writing -- to practice a "power-with" rather than a "power-over" mindset. This spoken-word mythopoet exhorts us to write what embodies nothing less than "the blueprints to our humanity."
-Paulann Petersen, Oregon Poet Laureate Emerita
-Paulann Petersen, Oregon Poet Laureate Emerita
Welcome to the profound silliness of a perennially broken heart, always looking to help someone else, doing for others what they might not have the guts to do for themselves. Wheter calling out Portland drivers or unmasking hypocrisy, Eric Fair-Layman never spares himself or anyone from his truth-telling gaze. Inviting us to laugh at and with him, he frees us from the burden of taking ourselves too seriously. Eric Fair-Layman always finds a light to shine in the darkness, and I am so glad he decided to share the joy!"
-Susan Dingle, Clark County Poet Laureate, co-host of Poetry Street PNW
-Susan Dingle, Clark County Poet Laureate, co-host of Poetry Street PNW
I don't get this.
-Miles, noted poetry skeptic and the author's son
-Miles, noted poetry skeptic and the author's son
