172: J. Raymond - What can sobriety and addiction teach us about ourselves and our life?

J. Raymond is the bestselling author of Spades, Let Her Run, Concrete Music, Yellow #5, and LUSH. His collections of poetry involving love, loss, overcoming addiction, and general shenanigans have been read and shared by hundreds of thousands worldwide. Jack was born in Houston, TX, and currently resides in the mysterious and eclectic city of New Orleans alongside his loving wife. He started sharing his work across social media platforms nearly a decade ago, quickly capturing the hearts and minds of many with his uniquely raw and straightforward approach to life's complexities. Well known for the thousands of custom poems written specifically for fans of his work, his sixth collection, titled The Kindred Project, involves an intimate, one-on-one connection with 100 of his readers, transforming their stories into messages of hope, promise, survival, and strength.
To learn more about his work and to purchase typed poems or signed books, please visit: jraymond.bigcartel.com

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