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Michael Allen

How and Why Lisa's Dad Got to Be Famous Paperback – January 1, 2006

by Michael Allen (Author)

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Kingsfield Publications
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January 1, 2006
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1903988144
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978-1903988145
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kingsfield Publications (January 1, 2006)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1903988144
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1903988145
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.9 ounces

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Michael Allen is best known for writing popular mainstream fiction, and he's been doing it successfully for more years than he cares to remember. (Actually his first novel was published in 1963.) Here are some quotes from reviews of his work:

'Absolutely first class' The Bookseller

'Solidly constructed' New York Times Book Review

'A pleasing narrative style' Daily Mail

'Beguiling entertainment' Kirkus Reviews

'Don't miss it' The Observer

These days, Michael publishes all his new work in Kindle format. Much of his earlier work is now out of print, and some of the printed books listed on Amazon are only available secondhand; but most of this earlier output will gradually be republished in Kindle versions. In addition, there are some brand-new publications, listed on Amazon Kindle for the first time anywhere. To take a look at Michael's output and see what appeals to you, click on the Kindle category below and scroll down.

Michael Allen is also known for his practical books for writers:

How to Write a Short Story that Works

The Truth about Writing

On the Survival of Rats in the Slush Pile

From 2004-07, Michael wrote a daily blog, the Grumpy Old Bookman. Still available online, this contains over one million words of essays, book reviews, and useful information for writers. Michael has recently reopened this blog for occasional reviews, news, and opinion pieces.

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This was a totally enjoyable, yet unbelievable story. Anyone who likes to lose themselves in a crazy novel will enjoy it.

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How and why Lisa's Dad got to be famous

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 1, 2006

A near futuristic look at where "Reality T.V." shows may be headed and a fathers unique, offbeat and oft times serious endeavor to overcome many obstacles to provide for his physically disabled child.
Michael Allen writes with a humorous flare about the "reality" mentality and his story whips you along into a world that for now is entirely his making. A show like this would not likely be shown in the "censored States of America" unless it was on the Playboy channel but that doesn't stop Allen from drawing you in and sharing his characters experiences on and about a mythical British reality show.
Allen's topic includes some very serious considerations about sex, morality, greed and culture.
I found it entertaining, original and a thoroughly captivating read, although for some parts I felt like a voyeur, which I think, is Allen's intent.
Recommended - Steve Clackson author of Sand Storm
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