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Black Sheep Rebel Girl: The Almost True Tales, Thoughts, and Observations of a Lifelong...
“Clever, funny, heartfelt, moving, inspiring, and wonderful!”
In this humorous and thought-provoking collection Hutcheson kicks the door down on convention and pulls you into a universe where anything is possible. From true love to world peace, from talking clouds to drunk pixies this hilarious book reminds one how fun and beautiful life can be.
"I get inspired at around three in the morning when the rest of the world is sleeping. People start getting careless with their dreams about that time, and dreams begin floating down my street. I sit on my front steps and watch them drift by in technicolor stardust bubbles. It’s a good way to find out what kind of neighbors I have and if they have any imagination…”
Black Sheep Rebel Girl is the first book in the humorous/short story/prose Rebel Girl collection. It features irreverent tales, and whimsical thoughts and observations about life, love, and being human. If you like to laugh, and if you like out-of-the-box stories and feeling free, you will love Rachel Hutcheson’s book.
Pick up The Almost True Tales, Thoughts, and Observations of a Lifelong Black Sheep Rebel Girl today!
In this humorous and thought-provoking collection Hutcheson kicks the door down on convention and pulls you into a universe where anything is possible. From true love to world peace, from talking clouds to drunk pixies this hilarious book reminds one how fun and beautiful life can be.
"I get inspired at around three in the morning when the rest of the world is sleeping. People start getting careless with their dreams about that time, and dreams begin floating down my street. I sit on my front steps and watch them drift by in technicolor stardust bubbles. It’s a good way to find out what kind of neighbors I have and if they have any imagination…”
Black Sheep Rebel Girl is the first book in the humorous/short story/prose Rebel Girl collection. It features irreverent tales, and whimsical thoughts and observations about life, love, and being human. If you like to laugh, and if you like out-of-the-box stories and feeling free, you will love Rachel Hutcheson’s book.
Pick up The Almost True Tales, Thoughts, and Observations of a Lifelong Black Sheep Rebel Girl today!
- GenresPoetry
135 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 15, 2018
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About the author
Rachel Hutcheson
8 books26 followersRachel Hutcheson is a writer, an award winning songwriter, and performer. She is the author of two humorous books, "The Almost True Tales, Thoughts, and Observations of a Lifelong Black Sheep Rebel Girl" and "The Black Sheep Rebel Girl Rises Again: Whimsical Tales and Truthful Lies" which was a #1 New Release on Amazon.
She graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in theatre and spent many years performing in plays, musicals, and with acclaimed improvisational groups in NYC and Los Angeles.
Born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Rachel now lives in Nashville, TN, with her husband, Bob. She met Bob at a party in college. It was love at first sight.
To hear about new releases, exclusive excerpts, and giveaways, sign up for Rachel's inspiring and humorous newsletter: www.rachelhutchesonwriter.com
She graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in theatre and spent many years performing in plays, musicals, and with acclaimed improvisational groups in NYC and Los Angeles.
Born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Rachel now lives in Nashville, TN, with her husband, Bob. She met Bob at a party in college. It was love at first sight.
To hear about new releases, exclusive excerpts, and giveaways, sign up for Rachel's inspiring and humorous newsletter: www.rachelhutchesonwriter.com
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February 8, 2019
This book is a TREASURE!! The world SO needs Rachel Hutcheson's out-of-this-world viewpoint of life! She's funny as hell as she sweetly, yet irreverently, sculpts each of her highly unique short pieces for the benefit of us all. She brings out the "black sheep rebel" in each of us, which is so freeing and uplifting! You canNOT read these pieces without a smile on your face. You'll find yourself chuckling and sharing selections with your spouse or whomever. What a kickass breath of delightful fresh air!!
September 9, 2019
Sometimes I feel that all of this “adulting” malarky stifles any imagination or creativity. Perhaps it’s because there’s no time to daydream or play anymore?Thank you to @blacksheeprebelgirl for sharing a rainbow-hued slice of your imagination with me through this #gifted anthology. Your poems and tales of pixies, clouds and New York elephants made me smile and take the world a little less literally for a while.
April 16, 2019
This was a fun, imaginative read that I received from a Goodreads Giveaway. Not all of it was relateable and the stuff that I didn't relate to I really didn't like, but there was enough that made me smile and made me laugh and I love that. I feel like Rachel writes both for herself and without worrying what that means to those who come across her work.
January 7, 2019
Rachel is unique and authentic. The Black Sheep Rebel Girl grabs life by the tail and doesn't let go. It's a fun filled ride upright or upside down. Love this positive book and it's badass quips.
April 13, 2021
I was worried this book might turn out to be the random ruminations of a bored teenager believing themselves deeper than they really are, rather than the playful exercises of an experienced writer. Thankfully it’s the later. This book is a fun, thoughtful read. While some “stories” are better than others, it’s a mostly solid collection of creative pieces held together by themes of hope, humor, and a sense of peace sorely lacking from most works published nowadays...
October 12, 2019
I truly enjoyed reading this book. It was filled with warmth and laughter, several short stories and poems. It was light and airy off the cuff comical. This book is truly a treasure. A must read.
P. S
A type of book you want to read to someone you love
P. S
A type of book you want to read to someone you love
March 17, 2021
Creative, uplifting and amusing
This book is filled with wry, short vignettes, musings and stories. Some are very short, only a few paragraphs or lines. Even the longest seemed only a few pages. But they’re packed full of positivity, whimsy and light, which makes for a fast, encouraging read.
If you are looking for a more traditional narrative or a conventional, plot-driven story, you won’t find it here and this book may not be to your taste. If you are looking for light, fun, self-aware meditations on being the “weird one” at the party, you’ll probably enjoy this. I did.
This book is filled with wry, short vignettes, musings and stories. Some are very short, only a few paragraphs or lines. Even the longest seemed only a few pages. But they’re packed full of positivity, whimsy and light, which makes for a fast, encouraging read.
If you are looking for a more traditional narrative or a conventional, plot-driven story, you won’t find it here and this book may not be to your taste. If you are looking for light, fun, self-aware meditations on being the “weird one” at the party, you’ll probably enjoy this. I did.
December 16, 2019
Such a fun book! I found myself laughing and sharing her thoughts with anyone who would listen!
December 19, 2020
Waste
This book cost $3.99 and got rave reviews, so I thought, "What have I got to lose?" Here is what I lost: 45 minutes of my life and $3.99. I wasted both. This book is an example of the saying, "anyone with a keyboard..." If this is not self-published, have publishing standards dropped to these depths? At least consider a new editor: in my kindle edition, in the musing ( is that what it is?) "Head Trip", there is a typo, second to last sentence ---subject "you" is missing. That may sound like a petty thing to point out, but that's the least of the problems here, and I'll leave it at that.
This book cost $3.99 and got rave reviews, so I thought, "What have I got to lose?" Here is what I lost: 45 minutes of my life and $3.99. I wasted both. This book is an example of the saying, "anyone with a keyboard..." If this is not self-published, have publishing standards dropped to these depths? At least consider a new editor: in my kindle edition, in the musing ( is that what it is?) "Head Trip", there is a typo, second to last sentence ---subject "you" is missing. That may sound like a petty thing to point out, but that's the least of the problems here, and I'll leave it at that.
March 25, 2019
Common ground
I think I must be shallow, or at least too concrete realistic to get most of Hutcheson's writing.
Then I read Forever, Memories, and Big Old Knot. Those words were big, bold print because I've lived those words.
And Reading Minds. My eyes are both gray blue, that's why people tell me their problems even when I don't ask.
Hutcheson writes for herself. My experiences and thoughts aren't hers. But I found some common ground and it was good.
I think I must be shallow, or at least too concrete realistic to get most of Hutcheson's writing.
Then I read Forever, Memories, and Big Old Knot. Those words were big, bold print because I've lived those words.
And Reading Minds. My eyes are both gray blue, that's why people tell me their problems even when I don't ask.
Hutcheson writes for herself. My experiences and thoughts aren't hers. But I found some common ground and it was good.
April 5, 2019
Interesting random fluff
I wasn’t sure what to expect, given the title. Some of the longer stories were quite delightful, like being caught up in the fantasies of a children’s book as it’s being read to you. Others were super random musings of a diary entry distracted. Most of the writings were upbeat and fanciful, while others were a bit sarcastic. Random but enjoyable quick read.
* I received this book for free from Goodreads for my fair and honest review.
I wasn’t sure what to expect, given the title. Some of the longer stories were quite delightful, like being caught up in the fantasies of a children’s book as it’s being read to you. Others were super random musings of a diary entry distracted. Most of the writings were upbeat and fanciful, while others were a bit sarcastic. Random but enjoyable quick read.
* I received this book for free from Goodreads for my fair and honest review.
April 19, 2022
A really compelling collection of short stories
A very relevant (and sometimes irreverent) and modern take on storytelling. Sometimes laugh out loud and at other times poignant. This is very well written with very few lulls. There are some great ideas bouncing around in there. Thoroughly enjoyable!
A very relevant (and sometimes irreverent) and modern take on storytelling. Sometimes laugh out loud and at other times poignant. This is very well written with very few lulls. There are some great ideas bouncing around in there. Thoroughly enjoyable!
March 8, 2019
Hilarious
This book was another Goodreads giveaway win for me and I loved it! I read it as quickly as I could in one sitting. Funny stories and some got me thinking too. I even considered sending off for a love spell! 😂
This book was another Goodreads giveaway win for me and I loved it! I read it as quickly as I could in one sitting. Funny stories and some got me thinking too. I even considered sending off for a love spell! 😂
April 30, 2019
This takes everyday events, much like Jerry Seinfeld's sitcom, and gives us a second look, to often hilarious and always thought provoking results. I laughed out loud many times. I will read this book over and over again.
October 31, 2019
This book is for those who want to get back in touch with their inner-child. It’ll make you laugh, smile, and hold back tears in the dark of night. Rachel’s view of the world encapsulates the reader and catapults them high up into the clouds.
March 2, 2019
Enjoyable Read
This book is pure fun! It is light hearted with Nick tongue in cheek humor. Just an enjoyable read with lots of fun.
This book is pure fun! It is light hearted with Nick tongue in cheek humor. Just an enjoyable read with lots of fun.
October 1, 2019
This is such a cool book. It really makes you think and has so many interesting outlooks
January 16, 2020
I wasn't sure what to expect... but I found this book both enjoyable and thought provoking. The reader's imagination is wonderfully used in so many ways. Definitely a fun book to read!!
August 10, 2024
Wonderfully strange collection of brief thoughts and musings! Fab little quick read
May 2, 2019
I must be a plain Jane kind of person, because honestly, I didn't get this book at all. It is very clear, though that the author, Rachel Hutcheson, is very passionate about writing.
August 24, 2025
Met her. LOVE her voice. So enjoyable.
June 13, 2021
I found this collection of poems whimsical, creative and slightly rambling. While they seemed cute and fun, I personally did not get anything out of reading them.
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