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Rodney Gardner was born in California in 1975. At 30 he was ripped away from the west coast to finally become a real adult somewhere in Texas. He enjoys those things enigmatic and dark, seeking catharsis through the creation of music and poetry.

2 New Poems up at Synchronized Chaos

My poems "Dummy" and "Green Machine" have been published in the current issue of Synchronized Chaos Magazine. You can read them here: https://synchchaos.com/2019/05/
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Published on May 02, 2019 06:00 Tags: poetry, synchronized-chaos
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message 10: by Karl

Karl -- Your are the best Rodney !! --


Nefariousbig RODNEY!!!!! I'll probably have an extra weekend pass for TFW if you're interested in going? PM me!


Rodney Yeah, those look like must-sees.


Nefariousbig You have GOT to rent these, they are fucking fantastic! It's like reading our favorite anthologies!!

ABCs of Death Trailer (2013): http://youtu.be/rIHmP9XO4KA

ABCs of Death 2 Official Trailer #1 (2014) - Horr…: http://youtu.be/u6_3PjQBsdM


Rodney Thanks. Great to hear from you, as always! I am good, I certainly have plenty to keep me busy lately. I hope it is lovely x10 for you.


Nefariousbig Watch "Toy doll shoots REAL flames out its crotch." on YouTube
Toy doll shoots REAL flames out its crotch.: http://youtu.be/mcDgOGC5Lcc

This is efin HILARIOUS! Start at 1:30.


Chanteclaire Coquine Stranger than you think, that's for sure! 8)


message 3: by ★Winter★ (last edited Dec 06, 2013 07:18AM)

★Winter★


Rodney Many thanks! I will check out the Rooster Republic stuff for sure. While I hate Sundays personally, I do hope you enjoy the rest of yours.


Nefariousbig Rodney! Thanks for guessing. No one else has guessed so far, that was brave. 45 actually. I like your balls...wait...what? Do check out all the Rooster Republic books. If you like Hackles, you'll like the other guys too. Cheers, man.


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