Dan Brotzel Livres

A farcical novel-in-emails about an eccentric writers group: they've all got a book in them, unfortunately

By turns tender and satirical, witty and bizarre, the stories in this debut collection cast a fresh eye on first-world problems. Funny and humane, they zoom in on the absurdities and poignancies in work, family, love and loss in our frenetic modern lives.

The memoir chronicles Dan Brotzel's year-long journey of observing unique awareness days, blending humor and heartfelt reflections. Through events like Dry January and Talk Like A Pirate Day, he shares personal anecdotes and insights, exploring the significance of these quirky celebrations in everyday life. This engaging narrative captures the essence of embracing life's moments with a lighthearted spirit while providing a deeper commentary on societal trends and personal growth.

Colleen and Andrew are drinking too much, they haven't had sex for months and their son Ned is on drugs. They need a break. In an attempt to fix their marriage, they rent a remote beachside cottage, pledging not to drink for the week. But the promised beach is nowhere in sight, their car breaks down and they're still lying to each other. If they weren't so self-obsessed they might realise they're being spied on - there's something very strange about their landlord.