Earth Island Books is thrilled to announce the release of their latest publication, 'Short Skirts and Whiskey Shots: Tales of Nights I Shouldn’t Have Made It Home Alive' by Andrea Janov. Following the success of her first book, ‘Mix Tapes and Photo Albums,’ this 88-page collection of authentic emo-punk poetry tells poignant tales of punk-rock living in the Big Apple. 'Short Skirts and Whiskey Shots' is split into three compelling sections: 'A Fifth Floor Walk-Up,' 'A Forfeited Security Deposit,' and 'A Terminated Lease.' Janov draws readers into a gritty day-to-day journey of alternative lifestyle in New York City’s thriving music scene. The collection captures the liminal phase between adolescence and adulthood, deep-rooted in New York's vibrant streets, its lively bars, clubs, and tenements. It explores personal growth through recklessness and self-discovery and celebrates the learnings from life's detours. Andrea Janov, a dedicated punk rock kid, believes in the beauty of the ordinary, the power of the vernacular, and the history of the abandoned. She aims to reveal the power in what we see, say, do, ignore, and forget every day. Janov comments: "I am a mess of contradictions, a fan of parallel structure, and a nostalgic pack rat. I write poetry about punk rock kids and take photos of forgotten places. My work strives to prove that poetry can be dirty, gritty, and accessible." Raised by rock-and-roll parents, Janov embraced the importance of attending concerts and ignoring “no trespassing” signs early on. She navigated through her small-town punk rock scene during adolescence and eventually escaped to New York City to cause a ruckus in Alphabet City. She met her husband in a Chelsea bar, settled in Pittsburgh, works in tech, and still prefers Jameson neat. 'Short Skirts and Whiskey Shots' is now available as an 88-page paperback or as an e-book. Order your copy directly from the Earth Island Books Store, at any good book shop, or online worldwide through the usual channels. Links:
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