As relentless as ever, Rodriguez picks up his quill and belts out his third book, a fierce collection entitled simplicity regurgitated: poems and shorts. Yet again, Rodriguez delivers inspired moments of spirit, youth, love, reflection and crashing good times. His prosody and prose offer direct judgments to which all readers can identify. Many of these poems and shorts have circulated through independent outlets for the past three years. Take it or leave it, one thing's for certain-people are talking:

"Tony R. Rodriguez . . . uses language the way Hendrix used his guitar: to make beautiful noise."

-Corey Mesler, author of We Are Billion-Year-Old Carbon

"Visceral and vibrant, Tony R. Rodriguez's poetry is disarmingly honest and honestly charming."

-Kathi Kamen Goldmark, author of My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You

"Warm and insightful, Tony R. Rodriguez reveals the connections between our seemingly fragmented lives."

-Mark Gwynne Jones, author of PsychicBread

"Picking up where the Beats left off, Tony is a fearless and innovative voice of a new Beat Generation."

-Johnny Olson, author of MadSwirl.com

". . . a voice to be reckoned with today and for years to come."

-Roger Humes, author of The Other Voices International Project

"Tony R. Rodriguez writes with depth and clarity. His words both flow and leap across the page."

-Lisa Zaran, author of the sometimes girl

"Rodriguez's tales are at once bittersweet, evocative, touching, redemptive, and, most enjoyably, surprising."

-Rob Rosen, author of Sparkle: The Queerest Book You'll Ever Love

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