At the end of 2000, the Supreme Court effectively appointed a president who gave America something it had never had before: an administration headed largely by misfits and sociopaths. In Smirk: A Novel, author John Jiambalvo trains an unblinking gaze on a fictional administration not altogether distinct from the first administration of George W. Bush. His narrative is sure to enthrall and gall thoughtful readers. It may even inspire some to think again about the discrepancies between the ideals America proclaims and the acts undertaken allegedly on behalf of its citizens. We come to know the...
At the end of 2000, the Supreme Court effectively appointed a president who gave America something it had never had before: an administration headed l...
"Americana Collection: Poems of War and Peace, "John Jiambalvo's second book of poetry, explores topics such as politics, religion, love, and family. Together, these poems create a quilt of everyday American life, stitched together by the poet's often sardonic, always insightful language.
The collection begins with the first of five sections, "In Tempore Belli," which translates to "In Time of War." A weighty beginning, this first assemblage of poems addresses current wars that seem far away and even nonexistent, as well as earlier wars that most people now view abstractly or...
"Americana Collection: Poems of War and Peace, "John Jiambalvo's second book of poetry, explores topics such as politics, religion, love, and famil...
