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Bill Hoard is possessed of two superpowers: he can sleep almost anywhere at almost any time, and he reflexively forms an opinion on any topic within seconds of hearing a single fact. He writes, teaches, ponders, wonders, teaches a little more, and generally makes a nuisance of himself on social media. He suffers from a debilitating appreciation of pipe smoke, old books, and tweed.

Bill is currently working on his stories and immersing himself in the joys and struggles of intentional community in Baltimore MD. In addition to writing, Bill is also a history teacher, and a founding editor at Pints & Prose, an online creative laboratory.

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The Dagger and the Rose Dec 3, 2015

by Bill Hoard , Leah Morrison

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An adopted princess, a dark stranger, and a kingdom of masked souls. The king brought Iris into his castle when she was only days old, but on her sixteenth birthday she will be swept into an adventure which threatens to uncover or destroy her home, her life, and her very identity.
The Dagger and the Rose is a contemporary take on the great fairy tales. Illustrated in striking water colors, it evokes the wonder of the great bedtime stories. Young and old alike will be transported to a world of piercing joy and terrible beauty.

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Hubris Towers: The Complete First Season Nov 26, 2016

by Ben Y. Faroe , Bill Hoard

( 25 )

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“Luxury living at Hubris Towers: Isn’t it time you get what you really deserve?”

Comedy of manners meets comedy of errors in a new series for fans of Fawlty Towers and P. G. Wodehouse.

When Jimmy Acorn applies to become the new concierge at Hubris Towers, there are a few things he doesn’t know. He doesn’t know how he’s going to make rent. He doesn’t know why wealthy tenants would move into a half-constructed building. And he doesn’t know, strictly speaking, just what a concierge does.

What he does know is that eviction is looming and a PhD in literature isn’t nearly as marketable as he’d hoped, so any job will do. But a life of conciergery at Hubris Towers isn’t just any job. On paper, it’s the future of luxury living. In practice, there are still a few kinks to work out.

Set aside the manager’s grim courtesies and the incomprehensible intercom, get past the infuriatingly helpful bellhop, and Jimmy still finds himself juggling eccentric tenants, a looming inspection, and shadowy underworld connections. And in the midst of it all, he needs to look sharp and stay un-awkward, just in case the lovely Ms. Leonelle breezes by.

Nevertheless, with a little luck, a lot of hard work, and the help of an unexpected band of friends, Jimmy will find a way through, even if he does get a little damp or...well, sombreroed in the process.

This volume contains all eight episodes of Hubris Towers Season 1, previously released individually. Plus, the winter holidays come to Hubris Towers in an all-new bonus short.

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Hubris Towers Season 1, Episode 1: An Uneasy Interview (Hubris Towers Season One) Apr 30, 2015

by Ben Y. Faroe , Bill Hoard

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“Luxury living at Hubris Towers: Isn’t it time you get what you really deserve?”

Comedy of manners meets comedy of errors in a new series for fans of Fawlty Towers and P. G. Wodehouse.

When Jimmy Acorn applies to become the new concierge at Hubris Towers, there are a few things he doesn’t know. He doesn’t know how he’s going to make this month’s rent (or last month’s, for that matter). He doesn’t know why rich tenants would move into a building that’s still under construction. And he doesn’t know, strictly speaking, just what a concierge does.

What he does know is that eviction is looming and a PhD in literature isn’t nearly as marketable as he’d hoped.

So when his interview spins out of control thanks to an infuriatingly helpful bellhop, a grimly courteous manager, and a mounting pile of errands from the condo’s eccentric denizens, Jimmy has no choice but to smile hard, find some allies, keep the puppy away from the champagne, and see if he can carve out a niche for himself in the wildly unexpected world of Hubris Towers.

Hubris Towers is a fresh comedy series released regularly in 45-55 page episodes. Visit byfaroe.com/hubris for more information and to sign up for updates on new releases and exclusive deals.

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Hubris Towers Season 1, Episode 2: A Harrowing Beginning Jun 10, 2015

by Ben Y. Faroe , Bill Hoard

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It's time for Jimmy Acorn to prove once and for all that he has what it takes to be the new concierge of Hubris Towers. The only problem is—well, he doesn't.

With his reputation staked on an impossible intercom repair and a frenetic training schedule devised specially by his conniving boss Mr. Schwartz, it's going to be all Jimmy can do to keep his head above water on his first day at Hubris Towers.

Add a growing list of errands, a band of Russians, a Frenchman, a duckling, and some very poor directions, and Jimmy will need every ounce of luck and ingenuity he can muster—and maybe a little help from his new friends—if he's going to have any chance of staying at Hubris Towers.

And then there’s the little matter of his hat...

This is the second installment of Hubris Towers, a fresh comedy series released regularly in 45-55 page episodes. Visit byfaroe.com/hubris for more information and to sign up for updates on new releases and exclusive deals.

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Hubris Towers Season 1, Episode 3: Jimmy In Love Jul 23, 2015

by Ben Y. Faroe , Bill Hoard

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Hubris Towers’ most glamorous resident turns heads everywhere she goes. Now she has Jimmy’s head spinning, and he’s ready to go to any length to catch her eye. Absurd lengths, really.

Against a stunning international(ish) backdrop, Jimmy once again has to rely on his wit, ingenuity, and ability to hide behind a small stuffed burro. Of course, life at the Towers is never simple, and this time J. Edgar Hubris has his own surprises in store for Jimmy.

And those Russians do seem to keep turning up at the most inopportune moments.

This is the third installment in Hubris Towers, a comedy series for fans of P. G. Wodehouse and Fawlty Towers. If you’re new to the series, sign up at byfaroe.com/hubris to try the first two episodes on us.

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Hubris Towers Season 1, Episode 5: An Inadvisable Employee Dec 3, 2015

by Ben Y. Faroe , Bill Hoard

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Hubris Towers gets its very first undercover desperado as Mr. Smith sends one of his goons—or do they prefer ‘minions’?—to join the Hubris Towers staff and keep an eye on things.

With colorful applicants to interview, an inspection looming, and romance hovering nervously in the air, it’s not as if Jimmy didn’t have enough to do. But Billiam seems eager to try his hand at mentoring. Maybe he can help.

It’s time for poetry, pie, and criminal infiltration as the Hubris Towers team swings into action for another round of laugh-out-loud adventures.

This is the fifth installment of Hubris Towers, a comedy series for fans of P. G. Wodehouse and Fawlty Towers. If you’re new to the series, sign up at byfaroe.com/hubris to try the first two episodes on us.

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Hubris Towers Season 1, Episode 7: Wanton Destruction Aug 5, 2016

by Ben Y. Faroe , Bill Hoard

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Sabotage, sleep deprivation, and a literal wrecking ball are the least of Jimmy's worries. There's also Mother Robert.

It’s a frenzied day after a sleepless night for Jimmy, Ana, Billiam, and the rest of the Hubris Towers crew. The big inspection is only moments away, and the repairs are nowhere near finished.

After an impromptu overnight repair-a-thon, it’s up to Jimmy to get the janitors their payday, keep Gustav from sabotaging the men’s room, and find a way to help Ana prepare for her exams. But Mr. Schwartz isn’t interested in paying up, Gustav’s ear for double meanings is a little too good, and Ana isn’t exactly speaking to him at the moment. To top it all off, it’s demolition day, and Mother Robert is determined to witness the destruction of her old home.

And then there’s the little matter of a possible date with Ms. Leonelle, if Jimmy can just overcome the tasks of a modern day, cosmopolitan, service industry Hercules.

This is the seventh installment of Hubris Towers, a comedy series for fans of P. G. Wodehouse and Fawlty Towers. If you’re new to the series, sign up at byfaroe.com/hubris to try the first two episodes on us.

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Hubris Towers Season 1, Episode 6: A Terrible Fix Mar 20, 2016

by Ben Y. Faroe , Bill Hoard

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It's going to take Jimmy and Ana's best efforts to get Hubris Towers through the big inspection—and all these helpers aren't exactly helping.

When Hubris Towers acquires the last house on the block, Mr. Hubris is excited to welcome local matriarch Mother Robert as the newest tenant of Hubris Towers and announce the launch of an ambitious new construction project.

But with the big inspection one day away and the building falling apart at the seams, it's going to be all Jimmy and Ana can do to keep Hubris Towers from getting shut down. Add a literary interlude with Ms. Leonelle, a little help from Gustav the criminal bellhop-in-training, and rather less help from Mr. Schwartz, and it's anyone's guess whether Hubris Towers will even stay open long enough to demolish Mother Robert's house.

The Russians are eager to help, though, and even if Jimmy is poor in money, he's rich in leftover tuna. So it will probably turn out fine.

This is the sixth installment of Hubris Towers, a comedy series for fans of P. G. Wodehouse and Fawlty Towers. If you’re new to the series, sign up at byfaroe.com/hubris to try the first two episodes on us.

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Hubris Towers Season 1, Episode 4: Ominous Undertones Sep 4, 2015

by Ben Y. Faroe , Bill Hoard

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A trio of enigmatic visitors bring out a new side of Mr. Schwartz, while rumors of imminent plumbing disaster take on a life of their own among the tenants of Hubris Towers.

These things always blow over, of course, but it’s still best to investigate, if only to satisfy the tenants. Little does Jimmy know the stakes are about to be raised and new alliances formed as his investigation turns up rather more than he wanted to know about Hubris Towers and Ana makes a disturbing discovery of her own.

At least there’s Mrs. Plover’s pie to look forward to. There’s no way pie can go wrong. Right?

This is the fourth installment in Hubris Towers, a comedy series for fans of P. G. Wodehouse and Fawlty Towers. If you’re new to the series, sign up at byfaroe.com/hubris to try the first two episodes on us.

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Hubris Towers Season 1, Episode 8: Running With Scissors Nov 20, 2016

by Ben Y. Faroe , Bill Hoard

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Tonight Jimmy’s home, job, and dreams of romance all hang in the balance. But at least he looks sharp.

It’s an exciting night at Hubris Towers: Jimmy’s got a hot date, the inspection is in full swing, and Gustav’s got a fire axe. Not all at once might have been a better idea, of course. The stakes have never been higher as Jimmy juggles romance and remote crisis control in the madcap finale of Hubris Towers Season 1.

This is the eighth installment in Hubris Towers, a comedy series for fans of P. G. Wodehouse and Fawlty Towers. If you’re new to the series, sign up at byfaroe.com/hubris to try the first two episodes on us.

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Hubris Towers (8 Book Series)

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From Book 1: “Luxury living at Hubris Towers: Isn’t it time you get what you really deserve?”

Comedy of manners meets comedy of errors in a new series for fans of Fawlty Towers and P. G. Wodehouse.

When Jimmy Acorn applies to become the new concierge at Hubris Towers, there are a few things he doesn’t know. He doesn’t know how he’s going to make this month’s rent (or last month’s, for that matter). He doesn’t know why rich tenants would move into a building that’s still under construction. And he doesn’t know, strictly speaking, just what a concierge does.

What he does know is that eviction is looming and a PhD in literature isn’t nearly as marketable as he’d hoped.

So when his interview spins out of control thanks to an infuriatingly helpful bellhop, a grimly courteous manager, and a mounting pile of errands from the condo’s eccentric denizens, Jimmy has no choice but to smile hard, find some allies, keep the puppy away from the champagne, and see if he can carve out a niche for himself in the wildly unexpected world of Hubris Towers.

Hubris Towers is a fresh comedy series released regularly in 45-55 page episodes. Visit byfaroe.com/hubris for more information and to sign up for updates on new releases and exclusive deals.

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