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RED CLAY SUZIE?
Synopsis:
A novel inspired by true events
The coming-of-age story of Philbet, a gay, physically-misshapen boy in rural Georgia, who battles bullying, ignorance, and disdain as he makes his way in life as an outsider—before finding acceptance in unlikely places.
Fueled by tomato sandwiches and green milkshakes, and obsessed with cars, Philbet struggles with life and love as a gay boy in rural Georgia. He’s happiest when helping Grandaddy dig potatoes from the vegetable garden that connects their houses. But Philbet’s world is shattered and his resilience shaken by events that crush his innocence and sense of security; expose his misshapen chest skillfully hidden behind shirts Mama makes at home; and convince him that he’s not fit to be loved by Knox, the older boy he idolizes to distraction. Over time, Philbet finds refuge in unexpected places and inner strength in unexpected ways, leading to a resolution in the form of a letter from beyond the grave.
An intimate, atmospheric exploration of growing up “different” in 70’s rural Georgia, RED CLAY SUZIE is about Philbet and his dreams and fears, his family and relationships, about love, loss and belonging.
A portion of the proceeds from Red Clay Suzie will go to support the important work of the Born This Way Foundation (founded by Lady Gaga and her mother) and The Trevor Project.
Philbet, a gay, physically-misshapen boy, battles bullying and ignorance in his teen years, until he finds strength and refuge in unexpected places.
ABOUT THE TOUR
A novel inspired by true events
The coming-of-age story of Philbet, a gay, physically-misshapen boy in rural Georgia, who battles bullying, ignorance, and disdain as he makes his way in life as an outsider—before finding acceptance in unlikely places.
Fueled by tomato sandwiches and green milkshakes, and obsessed with cars, Philbet struggles with life and love as a gay boy in rural Georgia. He’s happiest when helping Grandaddy dig potatoes from the vegetable garden that connects their houses. But Philbet’s world is shattered and his resilience shaken by events that crush his innocence and sense of security; expose his misshapen chest skillfully hidden behind shirts Mama makes at home; and convince him that he’s not fit to be loved by Knox, the older boy he idolizes to distraction. Over time, Philbet finds refuge in unexpected places and inner strength in unexpected ways, leading to a resolution in the form of a letter from beyond the grave.
An intimate, atmospheric exploration of growing up “different” in 70’s rural Georgia, RED CLAY SUZIE is about Philbet and his dreams and fears, his family and relationships, about love, loss and belonging.
A portion of the proceeds from Red Clay Suzie will go to support the important work of the Born This Way Foundation (founded by Lady Gaga and her mother) and The Trevor Project.
Philbet, a gay, physically-misshapen boy, battles bullying and ignorance in his teen years, until he finds strength and refuge in unexpected places.
ABOUT THE TOUR
This tour is open to bookstagrammers in the US, Canada and the UK. Ebooks, audio-books (narrated by Pete Cross) and a limited number of physical copies are available to reviewers.
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