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Al Penwasser

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I'm a retired Naval Officer (which, I would think, explains the wrinkles) from Stratford, Connecticut. Right now, I'm a Teacher's Assistant at a Pennsylvania Middle School (apparently, Connecticut won't let me back in the state). I've been writing since way before my hair turned gray and parts of my body started to droop. I've been a contributor to Navy Times and have had stories published in the Chicken Soup series of books. Basically, I enjoy making people laugh.

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Squanto-Friend of the Pilgrims

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Shag Carpet Toilet

Kenneth C. Lynch

What was it like to be a teenager in the summer of 1972?


Shag Carpet Toilet, set in Stratford, Connecticut, during the summer of 1972, is the story of 14 year old Mickey Donovan as he prepares for his freshman year following 8th grade graduation from Saint Stanislaus Catholic School. A lighthearted look at life before the age of disco, Shag Carpet Toilet tells how Mickey deals with his first job, neighborhood bullies, family vacations, his first love, and a father who thinks covering his bathroom fixtures with shag carpet is the height of fashion.

 

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I wrote 417 days ago

Thanks much! I'm just now starting to think about a sequel-eventually we'll get to your time (I have another one planned for after that with the same characters). I noticed no books from you.... I'll be happy to read anything you have! view book

I wrote 493 days ago

Thank you very much! I will definitely have another look at the kids. You're right. Lighthearted banter is a kind of a disconnect. Plus, if there is a small amount of pathos in the beginning (I really like your allusion to Macbeth!), the story which follows will be that much more of a contrast. Th... view book

I wrote 495 days ago

Thanks very much! I'll fix the obvious and mull over the not-quite-so-obvious. I appreciate the feedback. view book

I wrote 502 days ago

Thanks very much. Chapter 7 will be very easy to fix. I definitely agree that two "outs" in one short sentence is unacceptable. I'll look at the Prologue real close and will make any changes necessary. Thanks again! view book

I wrote 504 days ago

I also really like the way you introduce your characters. As a reader, I'm anxious to find out what the connection is and just want to read more to find out. Very impressive. Backed eagerly! Al/Ken view book

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