advance praise 

In this Jones' first anthology of poetry , he comes to terms with and express great pride in his sexuality and positive-status.   His minimalist writing, recalling in some ways e.e. cummings, carves out finely designed pictographs for the mind to explore.  The depictions in his poems of the Momma figure are so endearing and heart-warming, I could almost smell the home cooked meal on the stove as I read the often monosyllabic lines on the page.  What Jones can do with one syllable, takes many at least a dozen to get across.”

-Pandora Scooter, CEO Fushicho Entertainment & Spoken Word Artist

"Jones' prose pops and percolates, possessing an immediacy and energy so electric you'd swear you were at a poetry slam.  And, as with any riveting performance, you will be on the edge of your seat, captured by the rapture of Jones' "a-to-the-men" testimonies on love and lust, hurt and healing, sadness and celebration. Long before you get to the very last stanza, you will be giving this intensely moving collection--and Jones--a standing ovation."

- James Earl Hardy, author of the bestselling B-Boy Blues series

“Cornelius Jones Jr.'s debut collection is a rich and delicious textual romp through a journey of self-actualization and self-authorization. Wending between the shadows and light of Jones Jr's testimonies of triumphant survival you will be sure to discover your own.”

-Alix Olson, Spoken Word Artist & author of Built Like That: The Word

"The unifying theme in this splendid collection filled with love, courage, and honesty is pure and simple hope.  Cornelius Jones Jr. adds yet another great voice to an important generation of inspiring lyricists challenging fear."