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C. James Desmond

Author, poet, and editor. | Boston, MA, United States

C. James Desmond is an author from Boston who writes about trauma, addiction, and the gritty truths of modern existence, blending dark humor with unflinching honesty. His debut novel, VILE SELF PORTRAITS, is out now. His upcoming fictional memoir, THE BARMAN, will be out in February 2026.

Books

Book cover of VILE SELF PORTRAITS by C. James Desmond

VILE SELF PORTRAITS

ZANGETTI BOOKS, 2025

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