It's midnight as I'm writing this. I went to bed at 9:30pm to spend an hour reading before falling asleep. Instead, I'm wide awake, laughing, smiling and I can't stop reading this book. And, what's more, this isn't the first time I've read it. Instead of gently falling asleep, I'm having a delicious, middle of the night reading party.
Has anyone else read the Boo series by Rene Gutteridge? It was first published by Waterbrook Press in 2003. That's when I first read it and I find myself still reading it in 2014. Here it is on Amazon. I typed out the synopsis on the back cover at the bottom of my post.
The reviews were fairly good, especially among Christian circles. The writing may not be that of the Great American Novel but, the characters, the town, the story... all priceless to me. I can't remember the last time I've loved a novel so much. Yet, even though this book received some buzz when it was new, I'm personally saddened because I've never met anyone else who's read the series. Her characters are unforgettable and the story is very creative and wonderfully told.
I've written to the author several times and she always responds with utter sincerity and kindness. No form letters or pat responses. She's personable and grateful. Her body of work is impressive and I enjoy it all. In our last conversation she asked me to pray because Boo could possibly be made into a movie.
If anyone here has read the books, I would love to know what you think about them. Both as a reader and as a writer. Part of me can't help but wonder - if this is the kind of book I thoroughly love to read and write, and it's not considered memorable by others, what chance do I have with my novel? This is where my insecurity lies. Have you ever loved a book that wasn't a big hit but it's the kind of story you long to write?
Synopsis: The biggest thing to happen to Skary, Indiana, is renowned horror novelist Wolfe Boone -- or "Boo," as the locals fondly call him. For the past sixteen years, the reclusive writer has been the town's greatest attraction, having unintentionally turned the once-struggling Skary into a thriving toruist-trap for the dark side: from the Haunted Mansion restaurant, famous for its "bloody fingers" (fries splattered with ketchup), to Spooky's Bookstore (where employees dress like the walking dead).
But when a newly reformed Wolfe suddenly quits the genre and subsequently starts to pursue Skary's favorite girl-next-door, Ainsley Parker, the little town made famous by his writings becomes truly horrified. Soon a scheme is plotted to put the fright back into Skary - and get their most famous resident out of love and fall back into the thrill business.
Filled with humor, small town charm, and a gentle message of enduring faith, Boo shows how even the most colorful group of busybodies and hypocrites can become a community changed forever by God.
Has anyone else read the Boo series by Rene Gutteridge? It was first published by Waterbrook Press in 2003. That's when I first read it and I find myself still reading it in 2014. Here it is on Amazon. I typed out the synopsis on the back cover at the bottom of my post.
The reviews were fairly good, especially among Christian circles. The writing may not be that of the Great American Novel but, the characters, the town, the story... all priceless to me. I can't remember the last time I've loved a novel so much. Yet, even though this book received some buzz when it was new, I'm personally saddened because I've never met anyone else who's read the series. Her characters are unforgettable and the story is very creative and wonderfully told.
I've written to the author several times and she always responds with utter sincerity and kindness. No form letters or pat responses. She's personable and grateful. Her body of work is impressive and I enjoy it all. In our last conversation she asked me to pray because Boo could possibly be made into a movie.
If anyone here has read the books, I would love to know what you think about them. Both as a reader and as a writer. Part of me can't help but wonder - if this is the kind of book I thoroughly love to read and write, and it's not considered memorable by others, what chance do I have with my novel? This is where my insecurity lies. Have you ever loved a book that wasn't a big hit but it's the kind of story you long to write?
Synopsis: The biggest thing to happen to Skary, Indiana, is renowned horror novelist Wolfe Boone -- or "Boo," as the locals fondly call him. For the past sixteen years, the reclusive writer has been the town's greatest attraction, having unintentionally turned the once-struggling Skary into a thriving toruist-trap for the dark side: from the Haunted Mansion restaurant, famous for its "bloody fingers" (fries splattered with ketchup), to Spooky's Bookstore (where employees dress like the walking dead).
But when a newly reformed Wolfe suddenly quits the genre and subsequently starts to pursue Skary's favorite girl-next-door, Ainsley Parker, the little town made famous by his writings becomes truly horrified. Soon a scheme is plotted to put the fright back into Skary - and get their most famous resident out of love and fall back into the thrill business.
Filled with humor, small town charm, and a gentle message of enduring faith, Boo shows how even the most colorful group of busybodies and hypocrites can become a community changed forever by God.
