Publisher's Synopsis
"A strong and sure narrative, this lively set of stories explores truth and fiction, the line between reality and make-believe, and the way one story will influence the outcome of another. Rich in layers and confident in voice, the writing is witty, humorous and charged - and leaves the reader with a delicious set of questions to ponder, without being overly ponderous. It's a romp through Tony Bone's world - the good moments (he has a girlfriend!), the sleepless nights, the trip to Vegas - all the while working alongside his, and the narrator's, existential crisis. Tony Bone has to exist, yes, but there must be a reason; as we learn here: you can't just take someone from a news story and create a character to bring to your writing group, right? The narrator must build Tony - and plausibility - before our eyes. What a fun and rewarding exploration of the relationship between character, narrator and reader, and a reflection on possibilities, down to the very last marvellous line."
