Confessions of a Southern-Fried Yankee

I actually love the American sense of humour and their friendly welcoming persona.

I was in Florida some years ago now and one elderly American gentleman informed me that he thought "SCOTLAND WAS A G O L F C OU R S E " Bless him

;)

This is a really humorous collection of shorts. The premise is wonderful -- as seen from the eyes of a Yankee ... and whereas some of the stuff you describe will no doubt be familiar to may it's the humorous way in which it is portrayed that makes it sellable. There are a few grammatical errors but generally the narrative is clean and written with a confident voice.

Disturbing Deer Head Decor

typo: I (t)old (not - hold) my husband if he brings home one more head, his will be the next one on the wall.

How This Yankee Got Hitched

Your description of the ceremony being officiated by the justice of peace, who doubles as the insurance agent reminds me of Oscar Nunez in "The proposal" he was the local store keeper, the stripper at the club, the justice of the peace etc ... though that was Alaska ... tee hee.

Good stuff. I've starred it for now! Wish you the best with it. Cheers, Kari

Hi J C Dante -- confessions of a southern fried Yankee ---

just read the three chapters posted, it's a American book written purely for Americans, fully
of zany humour that sparkles brightly from the pages,
One could say it's slapdash comedy written with a great sense of humour, as it splashes it way along.
Every country appears to have a north south divide as the take the 'mickey', as some refer to- out of each other.
It is an entertaining and very good read, and will be especially for the intended market, and should do very
well there.
good luck with it
tom bye dublin ireland
-from hugs to kisses'
oblige and glance at mine if time and if you like perhaps offer it some stars, thanks

Good stuff! We Southernors just laugh along with all of it. Although, our living room/den was never decorated with trophies of dead animals, but I sure knew enough folks whose were. We also love the website "People of Walmart," where we go to laugh at those who are dressed worse than us.

Your writing is very good. My only suggestion would be occasional sketches of the people you describe!

Smiling, Debbie Martin/THE TIMID HEART (A Southern comedy/drama you won't forget!)

This is very good. Just my type of humour. Being from over the water some of the things did go over my head but I can relate to an awful lot. One Christmas my Aunt gave me a pair of lounging trousers. I opened the parcel to reveal a pair of red, what appeared to be PJ bottoms with white spots and a draw string waist. Slightly confused I said "Where's the top?" The response I received was "They aren't PJ bottoms, they're lounging trousers!" Well doh. I now where them with an assortment of blouses and halter tops when she visits. Have you thought about publishing your ruminations in a weekly column or blog? I think it would be very funny.

I have watchlisted you and you will be shelved just as soon as I have the space.

Best of luck,

Claire.

Utterly and completely hilarious. You should send your stuff to the New Yorker. I'm not kidding, it's that good. They publish David Sedaris, why not you? I'm watch listing for now, I gave you a very rare six stars. My shelf is spoken for for a while, but I'll try to back at some point. By the way, where in New England are you from? I'm from all over - raised in Providence, summers in Maine, currently in Boston suburb.
Good luck to you! I think you have a publishable winner!
Andi

Confessions of a Southern Fried Yankee...
This is very entertaining. Should have wide appeal esp in the small town USA. Well written, good mechanics and great premise!

Raechel
Echo

This is extremely funny, the description of a husband providing for is family is hilarious, as is the mother in law. This works as something to pick up and read in pieces, especially the way that you have it set up.

You have a great visual style, and must have spent time people watching to catch the quirks and descibe them so well. It flows well, fast, def not furious but smooth as we go between the different sections.

I wish there was more
C

CONFESSIONS of ....

Frankly speaking, it is funny. It will tickle even TDTLPs to pink!
Backed.
TMN
"NEVER LOSE..."

Excellent, very funny!

Really very funny. I've only read the first two sections so far but if it keeps this up I'm going to be one of those quaint individuals that people move away from on public transport because they keep giggling to themselves.
Steve

A fun read. This is perfect for commuters who like to read on the bus or subway. The stories are short and sweet and written in a truly endearing voice.
One small nit in the last paragraph of the first story. Should be 'I told...' not 'I hold...'.
Good luck with this and enjoy your time in authonomy.
MickR - The Nightcrawler.

I love the title. I will take a look soon and respond back. Please take a look at "Just Out of Sight". I hope to be on your bookshelf soon.
Craig (Bandof1)

:) I will comment on your book as soon as I have read it :) - let me know. :) Love, Susie :)