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Giveaway, Excerpt & Spotlight The Day the Words Went Away by Christina Escamilla

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Title: The Day the Words Went Away
Author: Christina Escamilla
Series: Stand Alone
Genre: Humorous Fiction
Publisher:  Christina Escamilla Publishing
Release Date: June 27 2014
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
Have you ever wondered why popular books keep giving us the same tired plot lines over and over again?
Peter sure does.
He has a theory that there are simply no more original ideas left in the world. To prove his hunch right, he makes a bet with his best friend, Andy. Together, along with the girl of his dreams and his best friend’s wife, they set out on a zany adventure that includes escaping the clutches of an illegal street racing crew, a terrorist attempt, one creepy morgue attendant, and a near death experience at the wheel of a well-known celebrity.
Will Peter find out why all of the words went away or will this unlikely foursome just prove he is a terrible writer?


Excerpt 
“Bear with me.  So we have no ideas, well, no new ideas. But we’re not alone.  Look up some movie show times, what will you see?  Sequel, sequel, sequel, prequel, remake, remake, reboot.  Maybe there’s something new out, but it’s probably based off a book or popular series.  And those are based off some other idea that’s already been done before.  It’s just one crappy merry-go-round of the same couple of ideas over and over again.” At a pause of silence I continue, “Do you know what that means?”

“Yeah, that we have to come up with something that doesn’t suck.”

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Christina Escamilla is an author, illustrator, and lover of all things books. When she doesn't have her nose stuck in one, she can be found watching a documentary about theoretical science or exploring the vast reaches of the internet. Currently, she lives in Houston, Texas with her bow-tie wearing dog, Murphy.


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49 comments:

Jodi Ciorciari-Marinich said...

havent read anything in this genre yet

Erin F said...

I'd have to go w/ the first 4 or 5 books of the Stephanie Plum books. I remember snorting out my soda while reading :) Thanks for sharing!

Anna @ Read Between The Lines said...

I will have to look into the Stephanie Plum Books :)

Anna @ Read Between The Lines said...

me neither but I am looking forward to reading something in this genre. A good laugh never hurts

Amber Hall said...

Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright had me laughing a lot. The heroine is very snarky. Or for a non fiction one. Mary Roach's Stiff was really good.

Anna @ Read Between The Lines said...

:) More New To Me Authors

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Anna @ Read Between The Lines said...

I have that series on my TBR so I am looking forward to that one. :)

Victoria said...

I don't read much fro the humor genre but I did just read "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" and though is was a tearjerker, there were several hilarious parts.

Anna @ Read Between The Lines said...

The Humorous Genre is not one I generally read but I have read a few in this genre and I am looking forward to checking out some on the ones mentioned here in the comments.

Cami said...

I haven't read anything in this specific genre but books that have made me laugh are "Catch 22" and "Bridget Jones's Diary".

Natalie said...

Anne of Green Gables used to make me smile

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My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durell

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Anything from Christoper Moore, A Dirty Job, Blood Sucking Fiends

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OMG, My Family and Other Animals. Fab. & splendid read. 2 finger snap. Thanks for the awesomeness, the contest, & generosity

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Dodger and me

Anna @ Read Between The Lines said...

All kinds of Books to look into my TBR Pile is ever going to end LOL Good Luck

Anna @ Read Between The Lines said...

I think this one is one I need to check into for sure. Thanks for sharing and Good Luck

Anna @ Read Between The Lines said...

That one I have heard of but never read hmm I may need to add Humorous Fiction to my must read genre list Good Luck

Silvia Fugate said...

I have honestly not read anything in the humerous fiction department that I can think of. I am currently reading a secret affair by mary balogh and there are several parts in it that made me laugh.

Tricia Hope said...

I really enjoyed Seriously I'm Kidding by Ellen DeGeneres

Anna @ Read Between The Lines said...

What Genre is that :) and Good Luck

Anna @ Read Between The Lines said...

Ellen is a very funny lady I should read this one thank you for sharing and Good Luck

Ashley Renn said...

I laughed out loud when I was reading Tina Fey's Bossypants. She's a funny lady!

truckerofbc said...

I havent read anything that made me lol for a long long time except for statuses and pictures on Facebook but that doesnt count.

Anna @ Read Between The Lines said...

not sure who Tina Fey is I will look her up thanks for sharing Good Luck

Anna @ Read Between The Lines said...

Yeah Humorous Fiction is not my norm for reading but I agree I have came across some hilarious stuff on FB

Judy Thomas said...

Marian Keyes is an Irish author that is always good to make me giggle :)

Anna @ Read Between The Lines said...

Another new to me author thanks for sharing and Good Luck :)

Ginnett said...

I haven't read a comedy in years, because I generally read romance and suspense type books. I think a comedy is due.

melanie92081 said...

All of Janet Evanovich's books make me lol

Anna @ Read Between The Lines said...

I generally read Paranormal and/or Erotic/Erotica but a change is always welcome. Good Luck

Anna @ Read Between The Lines said...

Good Luck and I have not yet read anything by her will have to look into that one as well.

Anna @ Read Between The Lines said...

More New to me authors it seems I am missing out Good Luck

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