Steve Waltman is the rare triple-threat writer (short stories, poetry, humor) who has broken through with his compilation, . If you choose to travel with Waltman, he will take you on an uneven road that will lift you up, bring you down, and force you to question yourself and those around you. His various styles of writing will grab a hold of your heart and keep you reading, wondering what the hell is next. Waltman's writing is simply a reaction to the world around him and you. Some people get hives, he writes. is quick, powerful and may leave you exhausted. But, it will be a good kind of tired.