A Glimpse into "This Book Is Expensive" (POETRY READING: Little Pills)

In this special bonus episode, I offer a preview of my upcoming poetry collection, This Book Is Expensive. I read Little Pills, a raw and deeply personal poem about the delicate balance between chaos and calm, madness and mundanity, and the role of little white pills in taming—or igniting—the flames of the mind.Join me as I peel back the layers of this piece, sharing the intimate emotions and reflections that inspired it. This episode isn’t just a reading—it’s an exploration of vulnerability, resilience, and the unspoken battles many of us face every day.Step into the poetic world of This Book Is Expensive and discover what lies beneath the surface. Press play, and let’s journey together.Visit me at my website: https://www.storiesofshadowandflame.com/ Follow me on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nick-Oliveri/author/B09NLBSHV5?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1737603747&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true TikTok: @booksbynickoliveriX: @faultyharb Instagram: @nick0liveri