These Got Me Punched: a Book of Fifty Kisses

Author Nicholas J. Stevens will be reading from his book, These Got Me Punched. What began as a college dare, aided by a romantic notion that each one was special, Stevens kept a mental list of every girl he ever kissed: his wife was #50. Every story is a portrait of the author when the encounter occurred: ages 11-29, be he naive, insensitive, horny, heartbreaking, or ridiculous. Laced between is the story of that 50th kiss and an unflinchingly honest portrayal of a man trapped in abusive marriage. Readings, Q&A, signings. Special guest, poet Tyler Jolie. Wine, beer for sale.