Psycho Author: A dark comedy...or is it?

by Aegelis

Journey into the journal of a madman who spills ink like blood, baring his soul onto paper. Facing execution for a crime he claims he did not commit, he has one last masterpiece to write. A letter to you.

67 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 17, 2023

About the author

This cat is Aegelis, a Christian author, songwright, and biochemist who invites you to encounter excitement and wonder within books and songs. Passionate about themes such as purpose, faith, and redemption, Aegelis provides the intensity of Edgar Allan Poe's tales along with poetic introspection inspired by Emily Dickinson.

Outside the writing desk, virtual music studio, and lab, Aegelis enjoys date nights with his wife, online and retro gaming, wushu, theatre, movies, comics, antique postcard collecting, Indian food, and the social connection of yard sales. You'll likely find him making multi-genre music available online including dance, techno, hip hop, world, rap, rock and others.

Books & Stories now available at https://www.amazon.com/author/aegelis

Book descriptions:

X (Captain Ruik's Adventure)
Thrill of the chase is on across dangerous seas with pirate huntress Captain Lanna Ruik and her crew aboard the tall ship Eagle's Claw to reclaim stolen treasure while confronting violent thieves.

Psycho Author: A dark comedy...or is it?
Journey into the journal of a madman who spills ink like blood, baring his soul onto paper. Facing execution for a crime he claims he did not commit, he has one last masterpiece to write. A letter to you.

Specks of Shadows, Flecks of Light
Dive deep into the soul of flash fiction, poetry, and short stories where reality mixes with fantasy into a blur of true emotion and wild visions. Find out why reviewers have called the collection “beautiful and brilliant”, “pithy, witty”, “atomic”, as well as “thoughtful and engaging”. Straddle the line between shadows and light; have a look below the surface!

Definitive Nobody, Derek Barley
Life was so ordinary for Derek Barley that he reached the ultimate state of being a nobody that strange events from around the world and beyond seemed to be drawn to him like a magnet. Aliens, a talking animal, a doppleganger, a top secret mission, a flight of fantasy, a detective’s mystery, kidnappers, even a ghost make an appearance, all the while working a full-time job and a foray into the dating scene. What’s a nobody to do?

Sophizo
In the spirit of the book of Proverbs, step into timeless wisdom paired with modern insights to explore parenting and personal growth. Sophizo, to make wise, is a non-fiction guide to help illuminate the path God sets before you with Biblically based principles and quotes from experience. This invaluable companion offers help in building stronger connections with others and with God as you navigate the intricacies of life.

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Substack: https://substack.com/@aegelis

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Aegelis

In-Process projects:

Signals At Sea episodes (short stories)

City Archangel Clara

Possible Future Projects:

Spy Life: Rear-View Mirror, (comedy)

Prequel of X (Captain Ruik's Adventure) named Captain Lanna Ruik

Reviews

[P. Portraits · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enigmatic writer writes to the reader, telling the story of a maligned writer whose situation worsens until his circumstances culminate in unjust tragedy. The story is sorrowful, twisted, and entertaining.

[Ocean Adventures · Rating 5 out of 5]

Witty and gritty

This book is full of sarcasm’s that absolutely enjoyed. The story was gripping and I had a hard time putting it down. If your looking for book that breaks all the molds this is it.

[N. Glass · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interestingly “dark” glimpse into a life

…especially for an author reading this. His life story is expounded in brief but enough to paint a vivid picture of a man obsessed with writing and running through the rest of his life with a bulldozer.

This quote sums up the mind of this Psycho Author, and many more of us, sane or not: “My memories have become your memories with so very few words.  If that is not power, then lightning can be described as just a tiny spark.”

I think it was the perfect length for this type of story and, in the end, it leaves you thinking…

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

The thriller author Andrew Klavan often says in his podcast that every author he knows is crazy. This book shows a lot of why that is. Written in a tongue in cheek tone, the narrative describes some of the frustrations and stresses involved in trying to write, edit and publish a book. As the old saying goes "Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't really out to get you."

[Katrina Zarubinski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unusual and entertaining read

This is a genre I usually don’t get into, but it proved to be a brilliant dark comedy.
The plot is interesting, the flow is easy going yet engaging. And it doesn’t lack good smart humor.

[Stacey McCann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disturbingly Interesting

Psycho Author is both disturbing and interesting as it weaves through the mind of this author. Is it a dark comedy? You be the judge. In the end you will find it refreshing.

[T.M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Vocabulary rich, painting clear pictures of the characters and their surroundings. I laughed out loud to "peeeyooooberrrrteeee" and "...ignorant that our writings are merely the mind sneezing out remixes" when pointing out that authors are not original. The story flowed at a frantic pace leading up to the brilliant, albeit tragic ending.

This book is a quick read but leaves me with enduring empathy for our protagonist, King Author. This story's main character reminds me of Holden Caufield from "A Catcher In The Rye." As I read that book, I remember wondering if Holden was indeed insane or a genius. I have decided both, Holden and King, characters are geniuses. This author is brilliant! This book was well worth the read.