[Stylist] novel excerpt

[Chris Kuell]

i Jackie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment on my chapter. I
really do appreciate your feedback.

I think there are parts of us in most of the characters we create. But this
is in no way autobiographical. I don't use a guide dog, although I have done
some roofing work as a blind person. As for eating dog food as a kid, it
seems that people are rewarded for lying in America these days, so no, I
absolutely positively have never eaten a dog biscuit in my life.

I've never shared any of this novel with this group, except for perhaps
mentioning it in a post. Here's my pitch if you are interested:

Dan Wonder has problems, and blindness is the least of them. His fiancée
left him after he lost his sight, his house is old and in need of repair,
his tenants haven’t paid their rent in months, and his massage therapy
practice isn’t bringing in enough money to pay the bills. In desperation,
Dan accepts a cash incentive to date Marilyn, the ex-wife of one of his
clients, but then discovers she’s a perfect fit. Keeping the deal a secret
from his new love becomes the biggest hurdle between him and happiness. Each
time Dan’s life seems to be turning a corner, he finds a cliff. With the
help of his guide dog Amos, and support from his collection of oddball
friends and clients, Dan is on a quest to prove his worth to Marilyn, and to
himself.      
  
Rub It In is a commercial novel of 111,500 words that shows the value of
humor in dealing with life’s stresses, the importance of good friends, and
how the right person can bring out the best in us.