Michael Barnes
I haven't read any of Chuck Tingle's other 29 works listed on goodreads such 'Trans Wizard Harriet Porber And The Theater Of Love: An Adult Romance Novel', 'Pounded in the Butt by My Own Butt'. I first heard of him during the right wing nut job sad puppies campaign to 'de-diversify the science fiction awards' and nominated Tingle's 'Space Raptor Butt Invasion' thinking it would offend those who judge these prizes. Unsurprisingly narrow minded bigots don't know how most people think and many of the judges knew of Tingle and his work and were happy to nominate. Chuck Tingle himself played along followed up with 'Slammed In The Butt By My Hugo Award Nomination'.
"Set amidst the sprawling splendor of Montana, Camp Damascus immediately presents us with the first-person perspective of our protagonist, Rose, a devoutly religious twenty-year old who seems to live a heavenly life in the town of Neverton. Surrounded by loving friends and family, avoiding anything more dangerous than root beer and punny Jesus t-shirts, and set to be set-up with a heart-throb boyfriend, Rose has everything she could ever want, both spiritually and physically.
Obviously, since this is a horror novel, Rose might have to deal with some problems". Summary by Chris Kluwe at Lightspeed magazine.
I loved this book, the blend of Christian Mythology and Science come from the different world views of two of the main characters being a pivotal plot pot to resolving the story. The balancing of faith and scepticism in the second half of the book was well done. Whilst I don't think any of the major churches are going to be recommending it definitely carves out a space for those who truly believe but are still willing to question themselves.
Plus gotta love a resolution where folk are hoist by their own petard.
But if this novel is indicative of his writing sign me up for 'Turned Gay By The Existential Dread That I May Actually Be A Character In A Chuck Tingle Book'.
I haven't read any of Chuck Tingle's other 29 works listed on goodreads such 'Trans Wizard Harriet Porber And The Theater Of Love: An Adult Romance Novel', 'Pounded in the Butt by My Own Butt'. I first heard of him during the right wing nut job sad puppies campaign to 'de-diversify the science fiction awards' and nominated Tingle's 'Space Raptor Butt Invasion' thinking it would offend those who judge these prizes. Unsurprisingly narrow minded bigots don't know how most people think and many of the judges knew of Tingle and his work and were happy to nominate. Chuck Tingle himself played along followed up with 'Slammed In The Butt By My Hugo Award Nomination'.
"Set amidst the sprawling splendor of Montana, Camp Damascus immediately presents us with the first-person perspective of our protagonist, Rose, a devoutly religious twenty-year old who seems to live a heavenly life in the town of Neverton. Surrounded by loving friends and family, avoiding anything more dangerous than root beer and punny Jesus t-shirts, and set to be set-up with a heart-throb boyfriend, Rose has everything she could ever want, both spiritually and physically.
Obviously, since this is a horror novel, Rose might have to deal with some problems". Summary by Chris Kluwe at Lightspeed magazine.
I loved this book, the blend of Christian Mythology and Science come from the different world views of two of the main characters being a pivotal plot pot to resolving the story. The balancing of faith and scepticism in the second half of the book was well done. Whilst I don't think any of the major churches are going to be recommending it definitely carves out a space for those who truly believe but are still willing to question themselves.
Plus gotta love a resolution where folk are hoist by their own petard.
But if this novel is indicative of his writing sign me up for 'Turned Gay By The Existential Dread That I May Actually Be A Character In A Chuck Tingle Book'.