In October 2013 Honeymoon In Overdrive was entered into the first-ever Writer’s Digest Self-Published e-Book Awards annual judging. Included in the judge’s observation below was that the book is not confined to any one genre. By crossing these boundaries Danny’s story brings—
• For you as reader (guy or gal): An 11,000-word quickie “short on pages but long on content” to share with someone very special! “Fresh,” “witty,” “quirky,” and “fun,” a romantic love story playfully leading to hot, creative amore—who could ask-a more, boys and girls?
• For you as writer: A fun start to get off on, regardless of your genre—be it one of the romance niches, other fiction, or fervent memoir—with fitting examples to explore in Danny’s companion guide, How to Write Your Sexy Story From A to X.
Judge’s Commentary:
“This book may have been short in pages but it was long on content! I’ve never read anything quite like it. It has elements of love, romance and erotica but is also witty—a constant and creative story made up of double entendres and creatively written recaps of a couple’s courtship and eventual marriage. It was kind of Patrick MacManus on steroids channeling Dr. Ruth Westheimer. I was really blown away by how much visual imagery the author could capture without ever once coming off as dull or predictable recap of past sexcapades. I loved how this is ultimately truly a love story but not like one I’ve ever read—the way he captures the playfulness and intellectual gamesmanship of long-term sexual partners who still delight in each other is just priceless and precious. Loved all the references to the folk music and influences of the 1960s which was classic, funny and was fresh in that it wasn’t all about the angst and strife in the 60s but a triumph of this couple despite all of that. I am sorry to say that I probably would have missed this book other than for judging and that would have been a shame. It was quirky and fun and I was quite surprised to find that I enjoyed it a lot. The only reason I say that is because I’m not sure what genre it fits in and, unfortunately, people tend to find books based on their interests and genres of choice, and I wish I had better suggestions on how to make those who would enjoy it aware of it. Will definitely recommend to my quirky but enlightened friends who would truly enjoy it!”
Also scored on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 meaning “needs improvement” and 5 meaning “outstanding”:
- Plot: 5
- Grammar: 5
- Character Development: 5
- Structure and Organization: 4*
- Production Quality and Cover Design: 4*
* A technical chapter in How to Write Your Sexy Story From A to X (with details in the upcoming technical guide Adobe InDesign CC to eBook Step by Step) will explain how these issues were addressed by revamping and expanding the production aspects of Honeymoon In Overdrive prior to its final release on Amazon.
How to order HONEYMOON IN OVERDRIVE for your reading device:
- Available NOW at Amazon:
- Other platforms available in the future; to be notified, email DannyO@OverdrivePress.com with the Subject heading:
› HIO PDF for computers
› HIO EPUB for Nook, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android, etc.
COMING NEXT—the nonfiction companion guide for writers:
HOW TO WRITE YOUR SEXY STORY FROM A TO X
Learn from author Danny O’Toole how to sweet-talk your way
from A to X in your own stimulating prose:
- Aspiring fiction writers: Make the seductive leap from nonfiction—and spice up your life doing it!
- Repressed fiction writers: Portray all the thrills your characters have coming—between the lines and on the sheets!
Details at the website WriteYourSexyStory.