Discover PS Conway's deeply cynical yet comedic reflections on the Great COVID Lockdown in this collection of satirical essays, perfect for fans of Seinfeld's humor about "nothing" and skeptics of society's enduring absurdities. What happens when a poet with a darkly literate soul turns his attention to the absurdity of a global pandemic? You get PS Conway's unique brand of "literary comedic nihilism." Written during 40 weeks of lockdown, this unapologetically irreverent collection of essays is more relevant now than ever. Originally shared on his (now-defunct) blog, "Life Sucks. Laugh Here," Conway's essays serve as both a nostalgic reflection on a "troubling period in history" and a cautionary tale about society's cyclical absurdity. A two-time Pushcart Nominee, Conway is the author of over 50 poems published across journals and anthologies, including two Amazon Best Sellers. He released his first poetry collection, Echoes Lost in Stars, in March 2024 to critical acclaim. With Life Sucks, Conway brings his trademark wit and dark humor to the page. From the existential significance of a colonoscopy to that of baseball and the overlooked reality of "Manopause," he fearlessly skewers lockdown life, politics, and the human condition. By the time you finish Life Sucks, you'll understand what Conway meant when he wrote, "My intention was for readers to learn a little, laugh a lot, and then forget about it all, because none of it ever really mattered anyway. The good news? It happened before, and it'll happen again. You never had to worry. Ever. Facts are just science's opinions." Asher Syed, Readers’ Favorite: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Snort-laughs and gasp-worthy wit - PS Conway goes there, and it’s hilarious.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Dark humor meets sharp social commentary - every essay a standalone riot.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Life Sucks had me laughing out loud… and maybe sleeping on the sofa.” Grant Leishman, Readers’ Favorite: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Hilarious, satirical, and deeply human - like Monty Python with a colonoscopy.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Laugh-out-loud funny with Swiftian bite - Conway skewers everything, even himself.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A must-read for anyone stressed, cynical, or just in need of a damn good laugh.” KC Finn, Reader’s Favorite: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A laugh-out-loud time capsule of lockdown absurdity - equal parts cathartic and unhinged.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Darkly funny, brutally honest, and weirdly comforting - like therapy, but with colonoscopies.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Razor-sharp wit meets pandemic chaos - Life Sucks finds humor where sanity fled.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Crass, cathartic, and often unexpectedly moving, Life Sucks blends comic nihilism, cultural satire, and surprising tenderness. Conway tackles stupidity, grief, and micro-penises with equal force, offering sharp commentary, joyful outrageousness, and a little Shakespearean madness. From colonoscopies to Cheeto Christ, nothing is off-limits in this sharp, irreverent ride through politics, pandemics, and everyday absurdity." — BookLife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "There isn't a topic, no matter how controversial, to which Conway is afraid to add his unique brand of comedy. Life Sucks was such a joy to read. Hugely funny, satirical, and deeply human, the essays are sharply reminiscent of Monty Python — but with colonoscopies. Belly-laugh funny moments sit beside inspiring social critiques, and Conway truly has hit the mark with this marvelous collection." —Grant Leishman, Readers' Favorite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A polished collection laced with irreverent prose and filled with surprise and unrelenting humor, Life Sucks transforms the sour lemons of the COVID-19 lockdowns into spicy lemonade. Conway's satire ranges from the deeply personal to the philosophically universal, channeling acerbic wit on the level of Monty Python's The Meaning of Life ." — Peter Hassebroek, Independent Book Review "There's nothing quite like Conway's life reflections and conclusions. Life Sucks delivers startling, candid, even sometimes offensive life observations in lively, controversial, thought-provoking dialogue. With risqué reaction and reasoning, PS Conway blends memoir, satire, and social critique into a work that tickles the mind even as it defies categorization. Novel, unexpected, incomparable... and satisfyingly difficult to put down." — D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A darkly humorous, genre-defying collection that pulls no punches. Conway blends satire, memoir, and social commentary with a sharp tongue and fearless wit. Life Sucks challenges conformity, skewers absurdity, and forces readers to laugh, squirm, and think." —Louise Garten, The Book Commentary PS Conway has published more than 60 poems in online journals and 16 poetry anthologies. His first poetry collection, Echoes Lost in Stars , was published by Literary Revelations in 2024. A two-time Pushcart Nominee, PS is The Fictional Café 2024-25 Poet-in-Residence. Life Sucks is his first work of satire and humor.