Chickenshit Farm

Enjoyed the comedy - somewhere between Tom Sharpe, the Larkins and Cold Comfort Farm, but with a distinct take of its own. Nice to see the sun getting a character part of its own too. Liked the writing style and characterisation.

I love this. Quite clearly the most imaginative look at farm life and tax cheating I have seen in a very long time.

'Crumbling, Neausea, Underbury.' Extraordinary and so original. I even enjoyed 'Nightowl and Eaglebeak'. I'd say those two go a long way towards topping even Toady, Lickspittle and Fawn, or my own favorites 'Khaeme and Wendt', more popularly known on this side of the pond.

This reads like a TV script in places. That's not an objection since it works well but do seriously think about running it past someone in that line of work. Maybe John Cleese.

You know, early on, about chapter four or five, I re-read your author site just to check your distant ancestry but came up disappointingly empty. That said I do think that W.S.Gilbert might have been tempted to adopt you. This works even without a score by Arthur Sullivan

I reccomend 'Chickenshit Farm' to all. RT

Dear Jason
Love the title cracks me up. What a good book.
I started reading this some time ago and just wanted to let you know, now finished.
I have already commented and backed your book a while ago, but cannot see the backing anywhere. So i am taking the time to back it again because I believe your book is WORTH IT

BEST OF LUCK
Denise

Dear Jason, Well, here I am backing your 2nd book that I discovered. :) I was thankful for you "Aftermath" which tied all of the ends together. In my memoir, I tell of having rabbits & chickens when I was raised - other animals. :) What a story you have - thanks for sharing it. :) Love, Susie :) p.s. Hope you'll take a moment to back my 2 memoir books. :) Thank you. :)

A very funny book you have written this with some great charachters Jane in her high heels tip toeing through the muck and the forign uncle. Great story reminded me of an episode od The Darling Buds of May when the tax man turns up at the farm and the things they put him through. A Delightfull read and I'm sure it will be a popular read.
Sue

Knowing Liam Riley - I hope you can spare a few minutes ad a comment or two Sxx

This is so funny, it's been on my w/l for a couple of weeks, since Carl Ashmore recommended it to me.
You brightened my dreary day and I intend dipping in and out of it all day for more side-splitting prose.

An absolute delight to back.

Melxx
Impeding Justice

Jason: both pitches worked for me. But if you wanna be taken serious, you gotta drop the profanity. Perfecting your pitches is how you climb in ranking to gather more exposure and comments to better your novel. The writing is good so I am SHELVING you.

Though I have been a very active member for over a year, I can still use your comments on my book when you get the chance. Every little bit helps. Cheers!

JC
The Obergemau Key

This is a good story: funny and yet thought provoking. You're created a good mix of characters to add to the fun (I can picture Jane wading through the muck in high heels; Mrs. Giles' explaining about the farm). You have an amusing writing style that adds a lot to this. Makes it a good read. I’m adding this to my shelf. Burgio (Grain of Salt).

Hi Jason, Great first line! I was thrilled, beginning to read, because I was reminded of my favorite Cold Comfort Farm, yet this is totally different. But similarly enjoyable with the conversation between Jane and Mrs. Giles, the history of their farm, and the characters staying there. The new foreign uncle was really funny with his niece and Mrs. Giles’ sophistication after Jane leaves. It’s well-crafted – had little trouble keeping track of the characters in the woods – and vivid to read. A pleasure to shelve – Katherine (The Swan Bonnet)

I think this book is charming, imaginative, and completely hilarious! You have a wonderful sense of humor, and have cheered my day! Best of Luck with this. Backed Jedward (Knut)

Chickenshit Farm - Well done and shelved. I don't know why your ranking is stalled, maybe not enough backslapping, maybe the title is off-putting to some, maybe the pitch should ask a question or two. The writing is well done, and with some editing is on par with anything I've seen here. Some of the wordiness could be cleaned up easily - examples ['stumbling across the yard going to let', delete 'going' - 'undoes the door of the chicken roost and tries to encourage the hens to go out to take advantage' could read 'undoes the chicken roost door and encourages the hens to take advantage'] and so on. Well that's enough chickenshit 'constructive' criticism. Backed with ease.

G
Einstein's Road Trip

I think George Orwell would love this. I mean, I couldn't believe the nerve of the title, but your prose is funny, relevant,satirical and utterly engaging. I really have to take my hat off to you.
BAcked with pleasure.
Carl
The Time Hunters

Jason, your first chapter is an amusing, smooth read.

Happy to back this (still chuckling).

Joffrey (The Silver Spoon Effect)

Thanks, Joffrey

Jason, your first chapter is an amusing, smooth read.

Happy to back this (still chuckling).

Joffrey (The Silver Spoon Effect)

Jason -

Whoa...who knew taxes could be such a hoot?

Great characters, whacky storyline and overall exceptional writing.

I loved Chickenshit Farm. Happy to back it.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on my book.

Best of luck with this.

Thanks.

-Jeff Lee
THE LADIES TEMPERANCE CLUB'S FAREWELL TOUR

Backed with pleasure! Good Luck!!
A look at Sicilian Shadows would be greatly appreciated.
Frank.
If you back my work, you may also want to approach BJD (a big supporter of Sicilian Shadows) for a further read and possible backing of your book.

This is seriously funny and really warm. Grips you from the very start. A range of wonderful, unique characters - I'm only half way through chapter 2 but I had to stop and say how much I was enjoying it! Keep up the good work!

The book is excellently written and had me laughing out loud regularly. I cannot recommend it highly enough, read it right now!

Funny, excellent original premise, well written. Backed.

Thanks, glad you liked it. Watch for a new chapter each week. JC

Funny, excellent original premise, well written. Backed.

Thanks, glad you liked it. Watch for a new chapter each week. JC

this going to be a very nice read. backed

shah, the interpereter

Thanks, Shah. Glad I amused someone. New chapters released each week. JC

this going to be a very nice read. backed

shah, the interpereter

Thanks, Shah. Glad I amused someone. New chapters released each week. JC

Funny, excellent original premise, well written. Backed.

Thanks, glad you liked it. JC

Funny, excellent original premise, well written. Backed.

this going to be a very nice read. backed

shah, the interpereter

Yes, this is funny. Nice characters. good dialogue. Spotted typo in pitch - coffers not offers.
BACKED! Barry (Little Krisna and the Bihar Boys)

As soon has I saw the title, I thought this is my kind of book and I was'nt wrong....Great read... very funny....

Jason, you've managed to produce a piece of work that is both highly original and extremely funny. Backed with best wishes, Clare (Second Lives)

Very good. Nice voice and the prose flows well. This one should do well. Backed.

Hi Jason,

Chickenshit Farm, what a wonderful title. Then I started reading, what wonderful story. I love your sense of humor. Wouldn't change a thing. Backing this one for sure.

Pamela Frost
aka scatteredfrost
Houses of Cards

I've been coming to this on and off, really like the style and the humor........gonna read more, lol, great book, backed

all the best
sue

The chickens are clucking and the sun is plucking up courage on Chickenshit Farm. " . . . but they don't feel like doing the free range thing this morning, whatever it might say on the box when their eggs end up on the supermarket shelf." This is a hoot. The names of the farm and the farmer are enough reason to back this. It has all the potential of a very enjoyable comedy. Lines like, "his heavily pregnant wife lovingly baked" and "the slugs are massing for a full scale assault on the purple sprouting broccoli" are very good. "He has hinted that if Jane Probert can crack the Chickenshit case . . ." has a good ring to it.

"Every year . . . the farm has lost money so owes no tax." That's a nice way to do it. Taxes are insane. Simply, why does the government believes it's entitled to receive a percentage of my salary? Just because I'm born in a certain geographical zone? Of course, we know there are some services that the government provides us, but I didn't ask for them. Anyway, it's a nice premise for a story. I'll love to read more when I get a little time. Shelved with pleasure.

Hi Jason--

Well with a title like this, I had to take a look. Not only is this as funny as it promises to be in the pitch, but your writing quality is top-notch and well-crafted. I shall read on, and am popping you upon the shelf for a spin.

Ruth/Base Spirits

This is a hoot from the word go. There's a wonderful culture clash with characters who are utterly believable, and, more to the point, lovable. You actually want everyone to win - and that's a first. It is reminiscent at times of Tom Sharpe when he was really cutting the mustard. The humour seems to spring out of the earth around Chickenshit. There's nothing forced and the plot lines (a good dozen of them) take on a life of their own. But like any seriously good farce, the whole thing is tightly disciplined. (Is Jason Carumba a penname for some established author?) All that's missing is a follow up. This is one to treasure. Backed. JB

I had to read this because of the wonderful title and I'm so glad I did.
I'm not sure which bit cheered me up the most, but on the whole I think it was the discussion about the baby's sex and the relation that had to the vet and the bull. I know people say LOL, but I really did at that point.
I love the different stages of the sun's daily progress as well.
This is a whole load of fun.
Backed

Title caught my eye. The pitch does read the like Darling buds of may, but what I read of the story (about half the first chapter) it is different enough to be considered on its own. It's like a modern version of the story but with humour. I was execting to see 'Perfick' but I'm glad I didn't. Good luck with this. Backed
Charlie

Your title meant I just had to read some - very original and funny story.

Backed

Kev

This is a delight...funny, witty, and one hell of a good read.

The pitch needs a little tweaking..yes it is good...however broken down into 3 even 4 paragrahs and tightened just a tad it will be stronger still...This deserves to be read...so lure 'em in with some white space in the pitch...it would be a shame for people to miss this book...its a damned good, and very funny reading experience.
BACKED and recommended with pleasure.
Suzannah Burke

An irresistable pitch and then a story to live up to it. Ms Probert is obviously a formidable opponent but Mrs Giles looks more than a match. The wit here is as variable as the cast, - Mrs Giles seaches for the right word. She finds 'Dunno.' - for one little instance. Shakespeare said "Better a witty fool than a foolish wit". This book has plenty of both and looks set to be a real romp.

I really like the way you write and where you are going with this. The main problem for me is your pitch. It reads like the pitch for the "Darling buds of may". I think you may need to rework it and perhaps your plot to avoid attacks of plagiarism.

Backed for the quality of your writing.