Just been published, and as it is my first, I am kinda new to all of this, but I thought by signing up here, I could pass on (what little) knowledge I have gained, and perhaps learn some new stuff, too. Oh, and of course, introduce all to my book
We do and very cheap, or should I say, they do. I was born in Manchester, England, and spent a while in the US, too.
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Ever wondered if there was more to life, then realized there wasn't? Ever wondered if one day you could be someone, but knew it was never going to happen? This is essentially the life of Albert Smith, until suddenly one day he discovers he is someone, someone very important. In fact, the most important person ever to have lived. Trouble is, no one bothered to ask him if he even wanted it. It tells the humorous tale of a man thrust into chaos and stupidity, where he is chased down by a despot intent on killing him, before he can become the most important living person in the entire Universe, but is guarded by an ex-librarian, the Ruler of all robots, a female entity who is the personification of sex, and a sex-crazed ship's computer (it's PG rated, by the way). Does he make it, only reading it will give the answer. And whether he does, or doesn't, it isn't the end of the story. A Douglas Adams/Kinky Friedman mix, if you will, and the story is as ludicrous as it sounds. To be honest, to describe it, doesn't do it any justice - I find it too difficult to explain the book, without actually telling the entire story. But, everyone who has read it, has loved it - everyone, and that has made the two and half year 'journey' all the worth while.
Hi Blue & welcome. Not sure why but reading your description of the book...my mind quickly referred me to flashbacks of "Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy"....maybe it's just the chaos and randomization of characters. Sounds like a fun book though. Congrats. ~Bree
