Hmmm... Sounds like this might be your first exposure to Jeni Decker, GP. She's been a figure of substantial notoriety 'round these parts for many a year. I doubt her earlier novels are still posted in this lowly theatre, but yeah... She's a playa who crush a lot.

Wait... You consider yourself strait-laced? News to me.

Sorry. I've been wasting time on the internet lately, just floating around aimlessly, looking to spout on something... You've reminded me that I need to finish Client Relations... Giddy-up!

Last edited by John Hamler (05-15-2012 23:44:29)

Hey, GP, isn't it great when you come across a great story and a gifted storyteller to boot. Or maybe that should be 'and a clever writer, to boot.'
Thanks to the likes of Jeni Decker, I read far more stories here than anywhere else. If this workshop ever institutes a Hall of Fame, Jeni Decker's smiling face will be shining down on us, with a devilish smirk, I hope.

Go Tacoma! I could have been born in Tacoma;) (little mix-up at the hospital)

Sounds like an alluring title and interesting story...

GPyrenees wrote:

The title sounds like the book could be obscene, and it starts off kinda crazy/flash-fiction-y.  I admit, I'm so straight-laced that I almost skipped it because of the title - How's that for an embarrassing admission??  

To those who don't usually go for what they THINK is "this sort of thing," especially by - gasp!- a WOMAN! , get ready for a wild wild ride.  It's not at all what it seems...

Jeni Decker has crafted a terrific WIP.  I just finished chapter 6 and, quite honestly, I've never read anything quite like it.     

If you're a Hamler fan, you'll love it.  If you're a JEliz fan, you'll love it. If you love everything outside or in between, you'll love it. Even f you don't know what you like, you'll love it.  Just stick with it.  It's well worth the time. 

http://www.thenextbigwriter.com/library … read/58834

PS: I'm feelin' pretty lucky right now.  Between Jeni's book, QXT's incredibly engaging Dragon Wranglers, Kydd's fabulous noir Queer Murder, TCat's speedo lightnin' fast Trailer Girls, and Rory's gothic-y Love Bites -- TNBW has some impressive new works online. I recommend each one!!!     

Sorry, I had to "fell" Hamler before I thanked you PROFUSELY for your kind words.


From your reviews of Moby's Dick, I'd never have taken you for straightl-laced. You've been very accepting of Moby's obscene craziness and your reviews have been insightful. I really appreciate them.

I've told most of you guys in review responses, but this is supposed to be an absurdist tragi-comedy so it's not all funny, in fact gets very depressing at times. I'm wondering if this is something Moby should mention up front, since he all but mentioned everything but his shoe size...

Hey, thanks again for your recommend and continued support!

Jeni

Nathan B. Childs wrote:

Hey, GP, isn't it great when you come across a great story and a gifted storyteller to boot. Or maybe that should be 'and a clever writer, to boot.'
Thanks to the likes of Jeni Decker, I read far more stories here than anywhere else. If this workshop ever institutes a Hall of Fame, Jeni Decker's smiling face will be shining down on us, with a devilish smirk, I hope.

Go Tacoma! I could have been born in Tacoma;) (little mix-up at the hospital)

Perhaps if you called it the "Hell of Fame" it would be a go...

Nathan, you're sweet - and someone who has read almost everything I've written, which I thank you for. Plus I read your memoir, it seems like eons ago, so having gotten to know you on that level, I'll just say that you're very dear to me, Mister.

Well, Jeni, you take "moribund."

I claim... Tacoma. It sounds like a brand name for some kind of dental product.

I'll have to insert it intto Client Relations somewhere! 

HAHAHAHAAHA  I'm still trying to get through that one, Nadine. It's funny, but I know I'm missing a lot of funny stuff simply because of my lack of knowledge of the era, as well works that he's sending up in the book.  Still, I'm enjoying it. I'm just reading it slowly... between other things. When I'm feeling focused.

Please don't hurt me, Yvonne!  

I'm backlogged on my r&r's of Moby, Dragon, etc.