The Lack and The Swell: A Book of Poetry and Madness (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781727007084)

Lukas Andrew Bryson was born in the small rural town of Weiser, Idaho. His family moved around the western states for much of his childhood, living at different times in California, Arizona, Oregon and eventually back to Idaho for his adolescence. A bright, artistic, and imaginative child, Lukas began writing poetry, lyrics, and music at a very young age. He was involved in several music projects both in and out of school. He later attended the University of Idaho, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Writing. During his college career, he received the William C. Banks Award for Essay Writing and was noted by his professors as a talent in poetry as well. After college, he moved to Long Beach, California to pursue music and toured with bands for a few years, and has continued to hone both his music and writing craft to this day. At the time of this publication, he resides in his native Idaho and pursues endless projects, including this book.