Gill James
Fibbin' Archie: a mathematical writing experiment
language
(Chapeltown Books March 31, 2013)
Love and romance can be tough for a compulsive fibber
Archie has quite a reputation as a practised fibber. Normally his lies are harmless but as time goes by they begin to get him into more and more trouble. They lose him his girlfriend, and bizarrely, his hearing as his ears begin to react in a very strange way every time he is less than truthful. Giving honest opinions isn’t enough. Deep truth is called for. But finding that isn’t easy. Some truths are very hard to face. Then numbers become interesting, too.
Fibbin’ Archie, is, however, more than the story of a disenchanted young man. It is also a writing experiment based on a fascinating number series (Fibonacci!) It is a piece of experimental writing, a humorous story of love and sex, an examination of social issues affecting young adults and a story of coming of age.
Interview with the author
What makes Fibbin’ Archie so special?
This is a writing experiment, based on the Fibonacci number series. Sections are 1 word,. 1 word, two word, three words, five words etc. There is also the more normal story arc that also includes a Golden Segment pattern of having the turning point coming at between ¾ and 4/5 of the way through the text. This is all so appropriate as Archie himself is fascinated by numbers.
Why should reader give this book a try?
Archie is a loveable rogue who comes good. He and his mates are funny and vulnerable though they play at being tough guys.
Love of his life Millie is a feisty poppet.
The story’s “feel good” by the end though it goes through some demanding hoops.
Is this one of a kind?
Yes and no. This is a unique experiment, though I am planning Voices, a story about a girl who grows up hearing voices, as another that plays with the Fibonacci numbers in a slightly different way.
Archie anyway is very much like my other young adult protagonists.
Check them out on my Amazon author page.
Thanks for reading.
Archie has quite a reputation as a practised fibber. Normally his lies are harmless but as time goes by they begin to get him into more and more trouble. They lose him his girlfriend, and bizarrely, his hearing as his ears begin to react in a very strange way every time he is less than truthful. Giving honest opinions isn’t enough. Deep truth is called for. But finding that isn’t easy. Some truths are very hard to face. Then numbers become interesting, too.
Fibbin’ Archie, is, however, more than the story of a disenchanted young man. It is also a writing experiment based on a fascinating number series (Fibonacci!) It is a piece of experimental writing, a humorous story of love and sex, an examination of social issues affecting young adults and a story of coming of age.
Interview with the author
What makes Fibbin’ Archie so special?
This is a writing experiment, based on the Fibonacci number series. Sections are 1 word,. 1 word, two word, three words, five words etc. There is also the more normal story arc that also includes a Golden Segment pattern of having the turning point coming at between ¾ and 4/5 of the way through the text. This is all so appropriate as Archie himself is fascinated by numbers.
Why should reader give this book a try?
Archie is a loveable rogue who comes good. He and his mates are funny and vulnerable though they play at being tough guys.
Love of his life Millie is a feisty poppet.
The story’s “feel good” by the end though it goes through some demanding hoops.
Is this one of a kind?
Yes and no. This is a unique experiment, though I am planning Voices, a story about a girl who grows up hearing voices, as another that plays with the Fibonacci numbers in a slightly different way.
Archie anyway is very much like my other young adult protagonists.
Check them out on my Amazon author page.
Thanks for reading.
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