Bøger af Jeff Oliver

Prepare to descend into the haunting depths of the human psyche with INKBLOTS, a mesmerizing dark poetry collection by the enigmatic wordsmith Jeff Oliver. Paired with the visceral imagery of artist Andrew Fremder, this collaboration delves into the shadows of the mind, inviting readers to confront the unsettling truths that lurk within.Within the pages of INKBLOTS, Jeff Oliver weaves a tapestry of madness and reality, beckoning readers to explore a realm where sanity unravels and the boundaries between fear and existence blur. The verses resonate with the echoes of screaming ghosts, introducing a cast of haunting friends who feel more like razor sharp claws and searing flames. The hourglass of life holds prices, and shame has no escape.As the reader navigates through the darkest corners of this journey, the truth emerges as both a relentless pursuer and a haunting fear. Jeff Oliver's verses peel back layers of self-worth, revealing the monstrous transformation that occurs when one succumbs to the shadows within. INKBLOTS is a journey into the heart of one's own darkness, a visceral exploration of truth and the harrowing consequences of refusing to confront one's own reality.Andrew Fremder's evocative illustrations, deeply intertwined with Jeff Oliver's words, bring the darkness to life on the pages of INKBLOTS. Each interpretation of the artist mirrors the intensity of the poetry, capturing the essence of the macabre landscapes and monstrous embodiments within.INKBLOTS is not merely a collection; it's an immersive experience, an unsettling sojourn into the recesses of the human soul. Jeff Oliver and Andrew Fremder invite you to embrace the shadows, confront the truth, and discover the chilling beauty that emerges from the depths of darkness. Are you ready to peer into the inkblots of your own existence?

This is the heartfelt debut by poet, Jeff Oliver. He has created an eclectic composition of prose, with a universal appeal. His mosaic of words varies from his desire to live his own dreams, not the dreams of others, to a profound love for his soul mate. His heart renders passionate prose and sounds; addressing racial bigotry, an unkind political temperature, social mores, all while expressing tenderness and longing and abiding passion.Jeff Oliver has experienced various, albeit difficult life lessons, which fermented and grew as a fine wine; into a beautiful cacophony of verse. I predict he will be considered a poet for all seasons; his words have a lovely flow and syntax, pleasing to the mind and soul. There are things hidden within, for the reader to discover and reply, "Yes, I feel that too."Brenda-Lee Ranta, author of A Soul Passenger

WHAT ARE JEFF'S SCATTERED THOUGHTS?Jeff's vision of pouring himself into his work is captured with satisfying precision in this work of poetry that is half love and half mayhem. In this collection, you will find equal parts madness and insanity, paired within the confines of reality. Jeff shares that his writing is the doorway to his mind and inner thoughts: a journey that you should dare not take lightly. Because once you do, you have officially entered the mind of a poet. Here you will embark on a journey to discover emotions you never knew you had and experience the power of the written word like you've never before. Each page of this work contains its own story, with a searing brand of emotion that only Jeff could conjure up. Your thoughts will be stretched to the limits and before long, they too will be scattered, searching for the correct way to go. Jeff spills his words within these pages from the deepest corners of his soul. They are real! The experience is unique! And his words are genuine, having you questioning your own sanity in more ways than one, revealing doors that were never meant to be opened and lines never meant to be crossed. And from all that, pain that was never meant to be felt, as intimately as love that was never meant to be exposed. In the mind of this poet you just really never know which direction the cold winds will blow. But one thing is for certain: each stroke of the keys that formed these thoughts was written to be felt and shared in a different mindset...sometimes in a different Hell. And with all that, Jeff asks the one question you may not be ready for: with your entire mind and soul, are you ready to walk through these pages that are my Scattered Thoughts?

When Canadian reality TV producer Jonathan Farb finds out that he may be dying of a brain tumor on the same day that he catches his wife having an affair with her obstetrician, he makes a pledge: to raise his five month-old son Elliot to manhood before his time is up. Farbs list of parenting goals range from instilling a religious identification (can a baby be Bar Mitzvahed?), to the importance of Education (The Birds & The Bees), and onto more pressing pursuits like amassing capital for his son's inheritance. Can Farb succeed in getting his reality TV pitch Canada's Next Great Apologist greenlit despite the opposition of his antagonistic boss, a pathological fear of public speaking, and his declining mental and physical health? An energetic and ultimately poignant literary debut, Failure To Thrive digs deep into the compromises of marriage, the intensity of parenthood and the love that propels a father in the face of his own mortality to raise his son.