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    Gonzo Pícaro: Short Stories Fallen from the Poet Tree of Generation Rx
    Gonzo Pícaro: Short Stories Fallen from the Poet Tree of Generation Rx
    Gonzo Pícaro: Short Stories Fallen from the Poet Tree of Generation Rx
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    Gonzo Pícaro: Short Stories Fallen from the Poet Tree of Generation Rx

    By J. Mackie Matysiak

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    gonzo /adjective/ informal of or associated with journalistic writing of an exaggerated, subjective, and fictionalized style
    - bizarre or crazy

    pícaro / noun/ Spanish translation for rogue

    Not your typical poetry book. Inside these pages, you will find select poems from the author & abstract/mondo/unique original artwork from the illustrator. The poet delves into literary reflections told through the creative lenses of an ever-evolving mind.

    This is a raw, gritty, insightful view into the psyche of poet/author/screenwriter/film producer J. Mackie Matysiak. And, a true labor of love between artists & siblings paying homage to their childhood & all the influences that left an indelible mark upon their hearts, souls, & minds.

    Written for the faces Rockwell never painted.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJ. Mackie Matysiak
    Release dateApr 13, 2021
    ISBN9781005506865
    Gonzo Pícaro: Short Stories Fallen from the Poet Tree of Generation Rx
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    J. Mackie Matysiak

    J. Mackie Matysiak was born and raised in Texas where he still resides today. His debut novel "The Stray Hours" is a highly anticipated gonzo picáro noir with a fat slice of Americana life. He is a multi-genre author, poet, & scriptwriter. When he is not writing he enjoys a multitude of arts & supports his hometown team, with baseball being his first love. (Go 'Stros)J. Mackie is also a strong activist, advocate, & board member of the Twisted Crown Foundation. A non-profit dedicated to survivors & the arts."I'd rather laugh about nothing than cry about everything."~J. Mackie Matysiak~

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      Gonzo Pícaro - J. Mackie Matysiak

      Gonzo Pícaro

      Short Stories Fallen from the Poet Tree of Generation Rx

      By

      J. Mackie Matysiak

      Copyright

      © 2021, J. Mackie Matysiak

      Gonzo Pícaro

      Short Stories Fallen from the Poet Tree of Generation Rx

      Cover Art: 3 generations of Trouble

      Formatting: 3 Generations of Trouble

      Publisher: 3 Generations of Trouble

      Illustrator: EL DuBois

      Warning: All rights reserved. The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. Criminal copyright infringement, including infringement without monetary gain, is investigated by the FBI and is punishable by up to 5 years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000.

      This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and occurrences are a product of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, places or occurrences, is purely coincidental.

      Table of Contents

      Dedication

      Acknowledgements

      Author's Note

      ICARUS

      Albert El Segundo

      Sister Little Wing

      Duality of Man

      Junkie Off Thy Back

      BEATNIK

      The Lock & Key

      The Burden of a Worn Out Smile

      Amorica

      Generation Rx

      Playlist

      How we got here

      Gallery

      Cover Concepts

      Illustrator

      About the Author

      Dedication

      To my loved ones: Momma & Pop Erica (EL) & Skylar Rose

      TJ (My Brother)

      Daniel, Stretch, & the rest of the Usual Suspects

      To the memories of:

      George Floyd & Larry McMurtry

      ...And to all those lost in the rain when it's Easter time, too...

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