Local author publishes book of poems and short stories

Charles Lopez Bruns of Long Branch has published his third book, Shorts: Poems and Short Stories, covering a wide range of topics, many based on observations, others purely imaginary, and some a creative mix of the real and unreal. The new book includes his poem on the colorful history of Long Branch, “The Friendly City: No Vacancy,” as well as other works inspired by his years at the Jersey Shore and New York City hometown. The nearly 140-page paperback book contains 40 original poems and four previously unpublished short stories, and is available from many online retailers.

Shorts: Poems and Short Stories is Charles Lopez Bruns’ third book. His memoir, Fatherlands: Identities of a Cuban American, was published in 2021 and is widely available online in print and digital formats. Charles’ second book, The Jersey Shore’s First Luxury Condominium: A Hard-to-Believe History of Harbour Mansion, based on a blog series he wrote, was published in 2023 and is available as a free e-book.

For more information about Shorts: Poems and Short Stories by Charles Lopez Bruns, visit https://charleslopezbruns.com/shorts-poems-and-short-stories/.