Category Archives: Broken Piano for President

Patrick in the Millions

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

The Millions recently published Patrick’s ode to poets for National Poetry Month. How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Poets.

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Patrick in Oxford American

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Very honored to have my recent interview with the most famous bugler in America appear in one of my favorite magazines, Oxford American. For fifteen seconds a year, Steve Buttleman is the most famous man in America. On the first … Continue reading →

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4 Stars

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

Broken Piano gets four stars from The Sounds. 

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Everything Was Great Until It Sucked.

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

Patrick’s highly anticipated collection of magazine articles, essays and emails has been released: Everything Was Great Until it Sucked. The book’s first line kind of says it all: I’ve never known an American economy that didn’t smell like Red Lobster’s dumpster… … Continue reading →

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Recorded Books Signs BROKEN PIANO

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

Insanely proud to announce one of the most respected names in audio books, Recorded Books, will soon be releasing the unabridged audio edition of Broken Piano for President. 

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Flavorwire Uses Swearwords in Praise of Broken Piano.

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

This one’s a clusterfuck. A good clusterfuck…Let’s just say this one;s full of conspiracies, alcohol, fast food-speak, alcohol, and uh, well… more alcohol. But there’s so much going on that you may want to read a little slowly, or you … Continue reading →

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The Whiskey Rebellion.

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

After conferring with my publisher’s legal minds, I’ve been given the green light to post this. If you haven’t been following, Jack Daniel’s sent me a letter saying the artwork for Broken Piano for President must be changed. What follows is, perhaps, … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Beautiful Cover Art?

Posted on July 15, 2012 by

Patrick got a letter in his inbox from Jack Daniel’s. They are, apparently, not impressed with BROKEN PIANO FOR PRESIDENT’s artwork. Below is a portion of the letter. Stay tuned for more legal news.  

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CCLAP review

Posted on July 15, 2012 by

The Chicago Center for Literature and Photography slapped Broken Piano with a stunning 9.5 rating! “[D]ark wackiness that will be adored by the same people who enjoy getting wasted and going to Monty Python midnight screenings.”

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Geek Rage Loves Broken Piano

Posted on July 15, 2012 by

Excellent review up at Geek Rage.  “Get this book for a friend and get them to read it first if you’re unsure. Do whatever you have to. I wish I could tell you more, but if I spoil any part … Continue reading →

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