Tides of Vanity

by Jay Quint

It has been the sensational highs and desperate lows that have defined my life up to this point. Anxiety, and a feeling of impending doom plagued my adolescence; I was clueless when it came to happiness, friendship, intimacy, and love. Then, at twenty-three years old, I experienced the first of the many reversals of fortune that were to come my way and suddenly found myself living in South Beach and exploring life in the best way possible—without a budget! The lap of luxury suited me well indeed… But when a moment of perfect beauty roused my true dreams, I once again found myself struggling to avoid a downfall of tragic proportion. The Tides of Vanity may be touted as a satirical and provocative memoir that features heavy doses of drugs, sex, vanity, a sordid cast of Miami and LA scenesters, and sultry nights being romanced by Anderson Cooper—and yes, all those saucy crumpets are there, thankfully! But at its heart this is a real story about choices, the importance of the present moment, the ups and downs of friendship, and the true meaning of romance...

120 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 18, 2015

About the author

Written for 2B, Etre, Winq, Mate magazines.

Reviews

[Miles Jay Oliver · Rating 2 out of 5]

Loved the story - I finished it in two sittings - and really laughed at the way the author presents himself. Although I applaud his honesty, my copy was filled with way too many grammatical errors (and some glaring innacuracies). It needs an edit, but it is a compulsive read. I'd like to meet this guy.