Seeing Red [Perfect Paperback]

Linda S Amstutz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 21, 2009

Sometimes love is funny -- Take Bailey. Sometimes Bailey feels like she knows more about movies than she does about her own life. Take Red. They've known each other for years now and suddenly, fast as a plot twist, Red loves Bailey. And Bailey loves Red. She loves him like Barbra Streisand loved Robert Redford. Like Kate Winslet loved Leo DiCapprio. Or so it seems. But is it too good to be true? And what about all that baggage: Bailey's husband and Red's ex-wife and her lesbian lover and Bailey's best friend and her crazy husband. How will it all end? Bailey is afraid that her life - once a romantic comedy- will soon become a three-hanky tear-jerker.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...it's great poolside reading." --Swirl Radio co-host, Cindi Spears

"As sexy as it is hilarious, Seeing Red was my secret 'romance' this summer. Amstutz's book was 'an affair to remember'-- addictive like Godiva, modern like Wii, classic like Little Red Riding Hood. As Red would say, I loved it like pigs love mud." --Skirt! Magazine

2010 Readers Favorite Winner, Humor Category 2009 Finalist Indie Book Awards --Indie Book Awards, Next Generation

About the Author

Linda S Amstutz is the author of the popular Internet essay, IF MY BODY WERE A CAR. Ms. Amstutz began her comedy career writing jokes and routines for a stable of stand-up comics. Her humor essays have appeared for over 20 years in magazines such as Skirt!, Jolie, Entrepreneur, Guideposts, Today's Family, BBW, Sandlapper, etc. While Ms. Amstutz has previously published four humor books, this is her first novella.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 165 pages
• Publisher: Chicago Spectrum Press; 1st edition (February 21, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583742077
• ISBN-13: 978-1583742075
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,234,911 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Linda S Amstutz has been making people laugh for more than 20 years. In the late 1980's, Linda wrote jokes and stand-up comedy routines for a stable of comics and two national television shows. Inspired by headline news events, Linda authored five humor books for Off Color Press. Linda writes a monthly humor essay for The BABY BOOMER NEWS and her words have appeared in dozens of national and international publications. Her essay, IF MY BODY WERE A CAR, is viral on the internet and has probably appeared in your email Inbox. SEEING RED, a finalist in the 2009 Indie Book Awards and winner of the 2010 READERS FAVORITE Humor Book, is Linda's first novella. Linda has just published A PIECE OF CAKE, her humorous examination of life and love through essays. You can read more of Linda's humor at www.anotherlinda.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for the summer!, June 15, 2009

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Lori A. Bradshaw (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seeing Red (Perfect Paperback)

"The exact moment when the world shifted..."

It is at this very moment, Bailey's life was changed forever.

And it was at this moment, I could not help but root for Bailey to successfully navigate life's winding road and find happiness.

Bailey has an intriguing way of looking at life and dealing with life's lemons. I thoroughly enjoyed the movie references and how they explain her perception of life's events. Just like in a good movie, be prepared to laugh and cry - hope and despair.

Seeing Red is the perfect book for a warm summer day on the beach or a cool evening night, curled up in a warm blanket.

Invite Bailey into the "movie" of your life and you will not be disappointed!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read!, June 13, 2010

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ashtreemeadow (columbia, sc) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Seeing Red (Perfect Paperback)

Summer is the time to get away from it all and get lost in a good book and this book is perfect for that. I really enjoyed this book. It's a light easy funny read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun break from reality :), June 12, 2010

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JesLyn - See all my reviews

This review is from: Seeing Red (Perfect Paperback)

I read this book in one sitting, it was too good to put down. Funny, smart and fast-paced, I would suggest this book for anyone who craves a hilarious break from reality.