Bard For Life is the second in the Warts and All collections, a series of books that explore M. Todd Gallowglas's journey as a writer from his tentative steps in high school, through his young adulthood, and imaginings during his academic pursuits.

The stories, essays, and poems are not always a showcase of the best of Gallowglas. These Collections offer insight into a constantly growing, experimenting, and developing writer. Within each Warts and All volume, Gallowglas includes one story and one poem that offers each draft, from the initial rough draft to the published version.