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Travis Casey

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Travis Casey is an American British “in print entertainer,” which is a way of saying he writes books because stand up comedy requires faster reflexes than he has. After living in more places than a piece of lost luggage, he now channels his nomadic confusion into beach read fiction and satirical memoirs— the kind of stories that prove irony, chaos, and questionable life choices can, in fact, be a lot of fun.

Each of his books in his latest series-Carolina Callings-has won Incipere Awards in Noir and Domestic Thriller three years running; 2023, 2024, 2025

His humor is known for throwing caution to the wind and creating characters we've all met-and some of those people show poor judgment, can be politically incorrect, or leave you scratching yo
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Giving Someone the Cold Shoulder

Today I’m writing about something I know a little too much about: “the cold shoulder.” Not just receiving it, mind you, but apparently handing it out with the confidence of a maître d’ at a restaurant called Emotional Distance. My wife has been telling me for years, “Boy, you sure know how to give someone the cold shoulder.” And after some reflection, I have to admit she may have a point. The phra Read more of this blog post »
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Don't Tell Mom I Work on the Rigs by Paul Carter
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I bought the book because of the title (still my favourite title ever). There were some good stories but it could have used more depth. He got my attention when he started laying the groundwork for an upcoming story, but then it was glossed over with ...more
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Razor Girl by Carl Hiaasen
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I love fun books that tell an entertaining story, and Razor Girl did that. It was a fun premise and a lot of humor along the way. It was a great read.
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Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh
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A really clever book (although there were a few instances that required the suspension of disbelief) but overall very good. The alternating chapters of the first person investigator and third person villain was intriguing and kept you on the edge of ...more
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Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella
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This was a very entertaining book. Lexi loses her memory and wakes up living a new life she knew nothing about and had to grow into her new lifestyle. It was very funny and I like Sophie Kinsella's writing style. I'm not keen on present tense writing ...more
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Todays politics is absurd. I didn't copy what politicians are doing for a storyline, but I exploited their stupidity and thirst for power to give us a laugh. It's called satire, and I love it.
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