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Henderson County Blues

Jeff Callaway

"Henderson County Blues" immerses readers in the rebellious soul of poet Jeff Callaway as he navigates the consequences of his twenties - a landscape marked by debauchery, drinking, drugs, and prison. Emerging from incarceration, Callaway confronts the challenges of rebuilding his life while entangled in a torrid affair with a captivating woman. This collection of southern fried tales masterfully weaves nostalgia and pensiveness into an innovative voice in free verse. Jeff Callaway's narrative poetry explores themes of love, freedom, and the resilience of the human spirit, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of life and redemption. Each verse captures the essence of a rebellious soul's journey, creating a compelling and thought-provoking literary experience.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publish Date: Jan 1st, 2015
  • Pages: 100
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.24in - 0.35lb
  • EAN: 9781505641769
  • Categories: American - General

About the Author

Jeff Callaway was born in 1976 in Athens, Texas. Since then he has attempted to tour every bar and every jail-house in the great state of Texas. Fortunately he shares his experiences through his edgy southern poetry that can be as sultry as Texas itself. Texas Outlaw Poet, Jeff Callaway has written five chapbooks and two full-length volumes all published by Austin, Texas underground publisher, Texas Outlaw Press. He has also appeared at countless open mics and performed at many spoken word events since 2003. He recently had his first art show of original work at the Hal Samples Space Gallery in Deep Ellum, displaying his many multi-media renderings of beer bottles. He currently resides in Texas where he continues to perform, write, paint, live and love.