Jared Morningstar's Blog: Morningstar's Musings

My latest collection of poetry and short fiction, American Reality, was released today and is available for purchase on Amazon.com. The book is a darker, thematic follow-up to American Fries. Purchase the book using the link below:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...

Praise for American Reality:

Jared Morningstar’s sophomore collection of poems and short stories, American Reality, tears down the curtain hiding the monster-machine that is American commercialism. It illustrates the dichotomy many Americans struggle with, which is the ongoing battle between the nostalgic desire to bask in the comforts of dwindling “Small Town America” and the exciting adrenaline rush of materialistic, bustling cityscapes. Expertly, this collection weaves an impassioned social commentary disempowering the toxic masculinity, toxic patriotism, and bigotry “feeding the beast that oppresses.” With a courageous awareness, Morningstar reminds readers that there is a hope beyond the hate and that the only way we can undo this monster-machine is through “utilizing the pen, not the sword.” This collection cathartically fits the time and defibrillates us out of this “gorged” commercialized stagnancy long enough to breathe in knowing that “as long as our motors are running, we’re still alive.” - Donny Winter, author of Carbon Footprint

There are now two ways to buy American Fries: Poems and Stories. First, it can be purchased on Amazon.com here:

American Fries: Poems and Stories https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CPLF559/...

OR if you are interested in a signed/personalized copy, please email me at jaredmorningstar@gmail.com

American Fries made ReadPoetry.com’s July Hottest Poetry Releases! 😀

“America comes under the microscope in this analytical collection. Jared Morningstar’s American Fries takes a look at politics, pop culture, fantasies, and dreams through various perspectives of the American experience. With a mix of poetry and short stories, readers will walk away with plenty to chew on.”

https://www.readpoetry.com/julys-hott...

Copies of American Fries purchased on Amazon have started to arrive in mailboxes! I really appreciate all of you who have supported me and my book’s publication!

If you ordered a copy (or plan/decide to), and if you like what you read and want to tell others, I’d love it if you left a positive review on Amazon or here on Goodreads. Every bit of publicity helps!

Purchase a copy of American Fries by clicking on the link below:

https://www.amazon.com/American-Fries...

I look forward to posting my random musings and drafts here. Maybe even some memes. Thanks for following me and reading!