At long last, following an 18-month writer’s journey from Creative Catharsis to Research Hell and back, the sequel to Remember Mar-a-Guano! has arrived. To be sure, Put the Chairs in the Wagon qualifies as a stand-alone read, picking up where Remember Mar-a-Guano! left off. While Mar-a-Guano! tackled the national political landscape of 2036, Put the Chairs in the Wagon drills deep into the state of Texas, tearing itself up from within. It’s a multi-viewpoint story, families’ lives intertwined with the pitfalls of politics, immigration and independence. That’s as good a place as any to begin.
Enjoy!
David Belisle 