Schadenfreude

"People make the comparison to Burroughs, Bukowski, Dick and Trocci with Chris's work and they're fair. But there are so many other influences here, in deft interplay. Some writers wear their influences on their sleeves—and some, such as Chris Kelso, juggle with those influences, and weave them into a tapestry with a larger purpose than mere homage." -Edward Morris, 2011 Pushcart Prize nominee