On Valentines Day in 1994, Thomas Gentry was at home in Secaucus New Jersey, planning an extra special day for his girlfriend Cindy Blevins, when came a knock at his door. Much to his surprise, standing behind the door was Dusty Simmons, his best friend from childhood, who disappeared twelve years prior. Thomas welcomed Dusty into his home overjoyed to see his old friend again. When Cindy came home, she was less than happy to see Dusty, as they also shared a history. As the friends came together, the past came alive. In a moment alone, Cindy reached out to her Uncle Robert Carella, the Chief of Police in Secaucus; asking him to run a background check on Dusty, as she had not seen him for so long. No one was prepared for the revelations to follow. Dusty brought with him a violent past...and a gun. True love comes with a flame, and it is called: Love Me Tinder
I suppose an alternate title for this book could have been Prose Viewed Through an Empty Pint Glass, Framed by a Haze of Cigarette Smoke, but thats a bit unwieldy. This book is ultimately about a break-up. I broke up with New York City, to start a relationship with Nashville Tennessee. And I think anyone whos gone through a break-up will understand, there is a paradox to contend with. Sometimes in a relationship there is a comfort, even if it is unhealthy, makes it difficult for one to realize, it is time to move on to greener pastures. The old Cant see the forest for the trees idiom. Then in the new relationship, one attempts to bring behavior acceptable in the old one, to find that is a poor idea. These are the things I was experiencing as I wrote this book. Fortunately for me, my wonderful friend in England, Amanda, is my Muse. She allowed me a platform to express myself, through her encouragement, her friendship, and of course, putting up with my prose. I promise you, this is poetry to drink with. So what are you waiting for? Let us tilt a glass together. ..Martin
Life damages everyone. Childhood trauma persisting for decades, love which wasn’t, choices, mistakes...consequences. This is all intertwined with the joy, friendship, and contentment, which is also life. Masques, is a photo album made up of snapshots of prose. It is sad, sometimes cynical, wry with a dollop of wisdom, and a testament to the life of the author. A life which is not greatly different than all lives, in that everyone experiences these emotions. This book hi-lights insecurities and confidence; the wonder of friendship and the grief of love lost, all juxtaposed over every day living. It shows how broken hearts mend if you allow them to. It promotes a philosophy of kindness, in a world where kindness is encouraged, but often times not followed. It is hope in darkness. It is human.
Take a journey through the mind of a fancy hillbilly, Martin Dove, who grew up in the Deep South but now lives in New York City. Life…By Alphabet is an immediately approachable and likeable way to tackle a wide array of subjects as the author forces his drink and his spell upon you like the rare sage or bar-stool philosopher asking for nothing but your ear and to share a drink while attempting to winnow out wisdom in this strangely beautiful world. Subjects like Cats, Cigarettes, and Capitalism all under one chapter and available to read in one sitting; a quick glance through the table of contents will clue you in to what you’re in for. Enjoy the witty conversational style of a comic masterfully leading his audience through a kaleidoscope of subjects illuminating the humor and folly of being human.
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