Meet Jamie Genius, a social media star with a million followers, a self-proclaimed IQ of 191.66, and an audacious mission to grace literature with his presence.
Convinced that genius requires only luxury surroundings (and that actual writing is a mere technicality), Jamie quits his job, burns through a loan renting a penthouse, and sets out to craft his magnum opus. An instant bestseller isn't just a dream; in his mind, it's a certainty.
You'll watch him invent a genre nobody asked for, unleash an AI-assisted monstrosity on hapless beta readers, and lecture seasoned authors with his unsolicited advice. What could possibly go wrong? Soon he's pitching a book so bad, agents would rather sign his dog.
Beneath the razor-sharp satire on influencer culture also lies a masterclass in the writing pitfalls to avoid. Written by a veteran author, this biting comedy revels in Jamie breaking every rule. From plotting and pitching to handling feedback, Jamie's spectacular failures serve as the most hilarious writing lesson you'll ever find.
"This is a lighthearted, fast paced read with great knowledge. Easy to absorb." — Rae K.
5 / 5
"It's a genuinely entertaining story which made me laugh out loud several times, while also cleverly teaching me important things about being an author." — Anna Konidala
5 / 5
"Watching his unchecked ego spiral into spectacular self-destruction is equal parts hilarious and uncomfortably accurate." — Gina R Mitchell
5 / 5