In the wild, woolly underbelly of the literary cosmos, a title has erupted into the consciousness of the few, the proud, the bewildered - "The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal." This isn't your run-of-the-mill saga. No, this will be a beast of a different color, a psychedelic trip through the literary stratosphere that leaves scholars scratching their heads and thrill-seekers clutching their seats in delirious anticipation.
"The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal" - even the name conjures up images of twisted fairy tales on acid, a narrative concoction brewed in the fevered mind of a mad poet during a three-day absinthe bender. This story, if one can even call it that, will be a labyrinth of absurdities, a madcap journey through the looking glass where Smallhope is neither small nor hopeful, and Pennyroyal might as well be a codeword for the kind of trip you can't buy in the darkest corners of the internet.
I can divine that to dive into this tome is to willingly throw oneself into a whirlpool of anarchic prose, where plot lines twist and tangle like spaghetti in a blender. Characters will leap off the page, not to engage the reader, but to drag them kicking and screaming into a narrative so convoluted, so beautifully nonsensical, that one cannot help but gape in awe. Mark my words, imagine if the author decided to pen a love letter to the concept of chaos, wrapped in a riddle, nestled inside an enigma, and then set it on fire.
But let's not mince words here. "The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal" will not be for the faint of heart. This will be a story for those who like their literature how they like their roller coasters: terrifying, unpredictable, and with a good chance of leaving you questioning your life choices. Think literary hand grenade, tossed into the unsuspecting lap of the reader, ready to explode in a cacophony of twisted humor, philosophical ramblings, and the kind of word salad that would make a dictionary weep.
So, dear reader, if you've stumbled upon this title in your wanderings, be warned. You will be not just picking up a book; you're enlisting in an adventure, a battle of wits against the unhinged genius of an author who plays fast and loose with the English language. Buckle up, buttercup. You're in for a ride.
I am very excited to read about this dynamic duo, they’re such a fabulous addition to the COSMos. ;) thanks Jodi for keeping going and bringing us a a whole lovely long ballad to get our teeth stuck into…I promise to keep my dentures to myself though!
I'm very excited about this Smallhope and Pennyroyal story. In fact, it rather took over my life. I was supposed to be finishing Bad Moon, editing the Christmas story, getting my ducks in a row for the next Time Police book and tons of other stuff and S&P just took over my brain. It was rather like writing Just One Damned Thing all over again. I do hope people like it. Morphs into nervous author mode ...
Speaking for myself, I would be utterly astonished if you had anything at all to be nervous about! I'd hope I'd be speaking for everyone when I say I'm so fire trucking excited for this story! In fact, I can hardly wait... jigs slightly impatiently. ;)
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September 12, 2024
The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal
In the wild, woolly underbelly of the literary cosmos, a title has erupted into the consciousness of the few, the proud, the bewildered - "The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal." This isn't your run-of-the-mill saga. No, this will be a beast of a different color, a psychedelic trip through the literary stratosphere that leaves scholars scratching their heads and thrill-seekers clutching their seats in delirious anticipation.
"The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal" - even the name conjures up images of twisted fairy tales on acid, a narrative concoction brewed in the fevered mind of a mad poet during a three-day absinthe bender. This story, if one can even call it that, will be a labyrinth of absurdities, a madcap journey through the looking glass where Smallhope is neither small nor hopeful, and Pennyroyal might as well be a codeword for the kind of trip you can't buy in the darkest corners of the internet.
I can divine that to dive into this tome is to willingly throw oneself into a whirlpool of anarchic prose, where plot lines twist and tangle like spaghetti in a blender. Characters will leap off the page, not to engage the reader, but to drag them kicking and screaming into a narrative so convoluted, so beautifully nonsensical, that one cannot help but gape in awe. Mark my words, imagine if the author decided to pen a love letter to the concept of chaos, wrapped in a riddle, nestled inside an enigma, and then set it on fire.
But let's not mince words here. "The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal" will not be for the faint of heart. This will be a story for those who like their literature how they like their roller coasters: terrifying, unpredictable, and with a good chance of leaving you questioning your life choices. Think literary hand grenade, tossed into the unsuspecting lap of the reader, ready to explode in a cacophony of twisted humor, philosophical ramblings, and the kind of word salad that would make a dictionary weep.
So, dear reader, if you've stumbled upon this title in your wanderings, be warned. You will be not just picking up a book; you're enlisting in an adventure, a battle of wits against the unhinged genius of an author who plays fast and loose with the English language. Buckle up, buttercup. You're in for a ride.
I am very excited to read about this dynamic duo, they’re such a fabulous addition to the COSMos. ;) thanks Jodi for keeping going and bringing us a a whole lovely long ballad to get our teeth stuck into…I promise to keep my dentures to myself though!
I'm very excited about this Smallhope and Pennyroyal story. In fact, it rather took over my life. I was supposed to be finishing Bad Moon, editing the Christmas story, getting my ducks in a row for the next Time Police book and tons of other stuff and S&P just took over my brain. It was rather like writing Just One Damned Thing all over again. I do hope people like it. Morphs into nervous author mode ...
Speaking for myself, I would be utterly astonished if you had anything at all to be nervous about! I'd hope I'd be speaking for everyone when I say I'm so fire trucking excited for this story! In fact, I can hardly wait... jigs slightly impatiently. ;)
Great! I'm really looking forward to this book!
If Jodi found writing it that compelling, I am confident that we will find the reading of it even more so.