The Beat on the Boardwalk

About the Book

The Beat on the Boardwalk was inspired by the Venice Boardwalk in Venice Beach, California. It was also inspired by the love for my ex-girlfriend, Lauren Murphy Garcia. The poetry started during a four-month breakup. I went to the Boardwalk all the time and absorbed the love of Venice. In the meantime, I am heartbroken. The poetry has movement and takes the reader on a spiritual journey. My pain was great, and I searched for my love on the Boardwalk. I found solace in my own poetry and dedicated a book to a woman I love.

About the Author

Michael Jenison was born in Los Angeles and raised in San Diego. He graduated San Francisco State University with a BA in Italian literature. Michael self-published over one hundred titles on Lulu.com and has traveled the world writing poetry and producing travel books. His pen name Jacob Mango is in the titles of his books. Also at one time, he owned a lovely clothing store in Carlsbad, California: The Jacob Mango Upstairs Boutique. There were poetry on clothing, his books, art, and photography for sale. His spiritual travel books are Nine Days to Healing, The Lords of the Poison, and Glamis. He traveled the world and wrote stories and photographed the cities and sacred relics. Many of the relics in The Lords of the Poison are tattooed on Michael’s arms.