Palaboy is about a young poet who avoids those he loves for the sake of his art. As time passes, he misses his family and friends, but circumstance prevents him from having the love he seeks. After an excruciating loss, Palaboy contemplates ending his life, but an old friend, Veia, convinces him that life is worth living. A fantasy and romance taking place in the future, Palaboy is a mix of poems and play scenes that proves you should never quit on finding relationships that help you stick with life.

About the Author

Andy Bott is a forty-five-year-old English teacher who lives in Wallington, NJ with his wife, Jessica. Andy wrote Palaboy over twenty years ago while he was supposed to be taking college courses in Tampa, FL. Recently, he revisited the work and added the explanations that complete this book. In addition to reading and writing poetry, Andy loves watching hockey, specifically, the NJ Devils; football, specifically, the NY Giants; and baseball, specifically, the Yankees.