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Not Pounded By Romance Wranglers Of America Because Their New Leadership Is From The Depths Of The Endless Cosmic Void
Gorblin Crimble is an aspiring romance author with a brand new novel that could be his first breakthrough hit. Of course, Gorblin is going to need some help getting his work out there, and starts by seeking likeminded creatives. After attending a local writer’s group, Gorblin makes a new friend, Amber, who points him towards Romance Wranglers Of America. It sounds like this community is exactly the helpful, loving, supportive group that Gorblin is looking for, but when him and Amber arrive at the Romance Wranglers Of America headquarters, they quickly realize something is wrong. This once loving group has been taken over by a dark and mysterious force; lead by a man named Demon and his chanting coven of board members in jet-black robes. Something horrible from the depths of the cosmic Void has taken hold, but is it too late to prove that romance is about love, not hate? This important no-sex tale is 4,300 words of reasonable writers looking for a kind and supportive romance community that respects its members and treats them fairly.
36 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 2, 2020
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About the author
Chuck Tingle
507 books4,754 followersChuck Tingle is a mysterious force of energy behind sunglasses and a pink mask. He is also an anonymous author of romance, horror, and fantasy. Chuck was born in Home of Truth, Utah, and now splits time between Billings, Montana and Los Angeles, California. Chuck writes to prove love is real, because love is the most important tool we have when resisting the endless cosmic void. Not everything people say about Chuck is true, but the important parts are.
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Management and general inquiry: infotingleverse@gmail.com
Literary agent: DongWon at dongwonsong.com
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January 6, 2020
You go, Chuck!
January 17, 2020
This is the most epic bit of satire about the current scandal involving the Romance Writers of America.
Also includes the Excellent Self Help book. Not Pounded By The Physical Manifestation Of My Need To Please Everyone Because Sometimes It's Okay To Give Back To Yourself
Also includes the Excellent Self Help book. Not Pounded By The Physical Manifestation Of My Need To Please Everyone Because Sometimes It's Okay To Give Back To Yourself
January 6, 2020
Hee hee hee hee hee
January 3, 2020
The Story We Need for Troubling Times
A metaphorical magical realist work of metafiction. Plus a raptor. And a bonus short story about the importance of self care.
A metaphorical magical realist work of metafiction. Plus a raptor. And a bonus short story about the importance of self care.
January 5, 2020
This. Was. Incredible. No other words.
January 4, 2020
Exceptional satirical take on the total shitshow RWA has become. Thank you for shining a light.
January 11, 2020
"It smells like burning"
I've known about Chuck Tingle for a while, this is the first time I've read one of his books.
It was cute. I enjoy fourth-wall-breaking satire and Chuck clearly has experience writing it. No laugh-out-loud moments, but I was grinning on the inside as I read.
This is a short book. Amazon lists it as 37 pages, and the main story finishes at 28%. I don't have a problem with this, but I did think I was committing to something a little more substantial. I didn't read the "bonus content" which consists of at least one additional Chuck Tingle book, as I didn't sign up for a collection of short stories.
And a quote to close:
"Here at Romance Wranglers Of America, we’re not interesting in editing the books of our writers, we’re interested in sending them aggressive but vague messages in an effort to edit the social media posts that are critical of us.”
3.5 stars
I've known about Chuck Tingle for a while, this is the first time I've read one of his books.
It was cute. I enjoy fourth-wall-breaking satire and Chuck clearly has experience writing it. No laugh-out-loud moments, but I was grinning on the inside as I read.
This is a short book. Amazon lists it as 37 pages, and the main story finishes at 28%. I don't have a problem with this, but I did think I was committing to something a little more substantial. I didn't read the "bonus content" which consists of at least one additional Chuck Tingle book, as I didn't sign up for a collection of short stories.
And a quote to close:
"Here at Romance Wranglers Of America, we’re not interesting in editing the books of our writers, we’re interested in sending them aggressive but vague messages in an effort to edit the social media posts that are critical of us.”
3.5 stars
January 4, 2020
This was amazing of you have followed the #rwa meltdown on Twitter
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January 5, 2020There are no words that suffice to describe Chuck Tingle. This was a book. LOLLL. I bought it to support.
January 9, 2020
I honestly bought/read this out of morbid curiosity after hearing about the drama going on with Romance Writers of America. And I wound up being delighted by the silly, ridiculous fun. Chuck Tingle doesn't remotely take himself seriously, and aside from a handful of typos, it was a decently written, entertaining, satirical read.
July 5, 2024
Pride month is not over until Dr. Chuck Tingle says so.
January 3, 2020
Fun
A much needed quick laugh for the day. If you've been following the romance writers saga, you'll understand all the jokes.
A much needed quick laugh for the day. If you've been following the romance writers saga, you'll understand all the jokes.
January 3, 2020
Almost Perfect- Well Close Enough To Be Anyway.
Another great Chuck Tingle about current events. The only slightly negative I have (as we know authors are NOT allowed to call out negatives in other authors work as per the Romance Wranglers Rules, so I'll be expecting my removal from the organization for this comment) in real life, for those who care, the "board" mostly stepped down because they were kept in the dark about the events. They were not blindly following. They stood up, cried out "burn all this shit to the damn ground" and exited the dumpster fire they didn't create. If anything I would love to see a sequel to this with the board who left returning laden with sci-fi warfare type weapons to take back the Romance Wranglers from the Demon. Just a suggestion.
Another great Chuck Tingle about current events. The only slightly negative I have (as we know authors are NOT allowed to call out negatives in other authors work as per the Romance Wranglers Rules, so I'll be expecting my removal from the organization for this comment) in real life, for those who care, the "board" mostly stepped down because they were kept in the dark about the events. They were not blindly following. They stood up, cried out "burn all this shit to the damn ground" and exited the dumpster fire they didn't create. If anything I would love to see a sequel to this with the board who left returning laden with sci-fi warfare type weapons to take back the Romance Wranglers from the Demon. Just a suggestion.
February 1, 2020
Meet Gorblin Crimble, romance writer, and his quest to blast his next romance novel into the stratosphere as an Indie Author. His first venture into a writer’s group, a lovely benevolent meeting of non-romance writer minds, steers him to Romance Wranglers of America, even offering him a ride to the Wranglers headquarters. Suspend belief, realize this is a book within a book, Chuck Tingle style, watching for dinosaurs in the street on the way as you step into the nightmare that is Romance Wranglers of America. Escape while you can!
September 21, 2022
The story seems to have been written in a rush, but considering the events that took place in romancelandia recently it's still quite a feat. So, out of spite I'll make an exception from the way I usually rate books (meaning deducting stars for orthography) and give it five stars for pointing out mismanagement and misbehaviour in a fun way.
What's cool is that there was a bonus story, which I also liked. I wonder whether that was just a goodie or whether it had a deeper meaning, i.e. a side blow towards kindle stuffers. I'll probably never know.
What's cool is that there was a bonus story, which I also liked. I wonder whether that was just a goodie or whether it had a deeper meaning, i.e. a side blow towards kindle stuffers. I'll probably never know.
February 12, 2020
This is NOT one of Chuck Tingle's erotic books. This one is a humorous take on the recent problems at Romance Writers of America, which is probably only of interest those who have been following the story. There is a second story about a person who manages to get rid of the "always help others to the detriment of your own health" monster and learns to include taking care of themself as well as others.
January 3, 2020
I always get this 'what did I just read' followed by, 'never...ever...again' when I read a Chuck Tingle book.
And here I am again.
I think that means this book doesn't get stars, but gets anuses ...and there should be 4 of them for this book.
I'm ashamed this is my first read of the year. You're welcome Chuck Tingle....you are welcome. (salty tears)
And here I am again.
I think that means this book doesn't get stars, but gets anuses ...and there should be 4 of them for this book.
I'm ashamed this is my first read of the year. You're welcome Chuck Tingle....you are welcome. (salty tears)
January 4, 2020
A Fine Example of Exploratory Depths Unfathomable by Christian Souls
I have seen the midnight sun over the coast of Alaska. I have seen the morning rain fall over the smokey mountains. I have seen the sun rise over the ocean.
But the Great Mr. Tingle gets me every time.
In a place. I'm honestly not very comfortable to speak about further.
I have seen the midnight sun over the coast of Alaska. I have seen the morning rain fall over the smokey mountains. I have seen the sun rise over the ocean.
But the Great Mr. Tingle gets me every time.
In a place. I'm honestly not very comfortable to speak about further.
February 17, 2020
This has been my favorite gag gift ever.
This book is hilarious in general, but especially funny for anyone who has followed the RWA drama over the past months. Highly recommended for lovers of bizarre SFF.
This book is hilarious in general, but especially funny for anyone who has followed the RWA drama over the past months. Highly recommended for lovers of bizarre SFF.
January 4, 2020
Entertaining and all, but short and comes to an abrupt end with a bunch of space left in the ebook that was used for some other story.
January 4, 2020
Interesting, with some unexpected twists.
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January 21, 2020The important lesson we can all take away from this is that you should never say that you know Chuck Tingle if you don’t actually know Chuck Tingle.
March 30, 2020
Bingle Bongleson
A refresher that self care is important and balance is good and this was good too. Consider me also tingled.
A refresher that self care is important and balance is good and this was good too. Consider me also tingled.
February 14, 2024
For Valentine’s Day I read this, the most chaste of tinglers.
I had a nice time.
I had a nice time.
July 19, 2023
Flawless
God bless you Dr. Tingle for your great service in writing this entirely fictional and not at all based on real life events story.
God bless you Dr. Tingle for your great service in writing this entirely fictional and not at all based on real life events story.
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