But for inspiration, it’s time once again for Book Blurb Friday, a delightful meme hosted by the equally delightful Lisa Ricard Claro of Writing in the Buff. The challenge is to write a blurb of 150 words tops to go with her pretend book cover. I apologize to the talented Christina Claro for the changes I made to her beautiful photo. My blurb this week is 127 words.
~Suburbway~
When neither her mother nor social services would help Sheba La Grande after her stepfather tried to rape her, 15-year-old Sheba got on a bus and stepped off in Cincinnati, where she ended up living in the city’s abandoned and little-known subway. There, Sheba found herself adopted into a new family that consisted of the blind Mother May-Eye, the kind but delusional Fredo San Luci, the microwave-cart-wielding Princess Diva, the ghost of Mr. Finkelstein, and a pet squirrel named Justin Beaver, among others.
What resulted was the story of an incredible—and incredibly successful—family. A family that grew out of necessity and love.
Welcome to Suburbway, where you may find yourself redefining the meaning of dysfunction—and having a jolly good time while you’re there.
Close friends become family and family is the true center of the universe. ~Dave Marinaccio
Oh that is good! I want to read all about this family. Love the names! And it's not too late to do NaNo! :-)
ReplyDeleteTammy, this is awesome! I'll buy a copy. It would be fun to see how you develop each character and tell about their past and present lives.
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Kathy M.
Tammy, this is absolutely wonderful. I kid you not. This book should be written. Write it. Write it now for NaNo, and I'll buy it, I promise.
ReplyDeleteKay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel
PS—I'm so far behind, I think I'm in first place. My solution: I'm going to run away from home for a couple of weeks. Nobody will straighten things up in my absence, never fear, but I'm going to hang out with a 10-year-old, an 8-year-old and a 4-year-old who all love me almost as much as I love them, so the mess here at home won't bother me for two whole weeks.
ReplyDeleteK
Your characters crack me up, Blind mother may-eye and Justin Beaver... oh I hear he found one. (wink, wink)
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear some else is in the "which disaster do I address first" club, I was beginning to think I was the sole member. :)
Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow
Awesome blurb! Yes, I'd buy. The characters alone are compelling, and I bet the read would have me laughing and crying at the same time. Terrific idea Tammy. This really would make a wonderful story and study of what truly constitutes "family." Nice! (Justin Beaver. . .haha)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Lynn and Kathy!
ReplyDeleteKay, I like the idea of running away from it all. Enjoy your visit, and I'm sure the responsibilities will wait for you.
Jules, you should talk about cracking people up!!! And I've been a member of that club for some time now. Good name.
Thanks, Lisa! :)