Just about everyone has struggled with weight loss at some point in his/her life. I don't care if you're trying to lose 5 pounds to squeeze into skinny jeans, 60 pounds accumulated over the years because you ate the same amount every day, but your metabolism slowed, or you just have a beer gut you can't get rid of. Weight loss is no laughing matter for most people. But what if it was?
This summer, I collaborated with about dozen other writers to create an anthology of short stories about weight loss. The idea originated when I was attempting to shed the last few pounds to fit into a pair of skinny jeans. My solution? Laughter. I kid you not. Laughter works the core muscles and I've got the abs to prove it. With this in mind, some fellow short story writers jumped in to offer their stories and the result is a collection of humorous stories, representing different genres of comedy: satire, parody, dark comedy, comedy of manners, slapstick, farce, and so on. I am exceedingly proud of the contributions of each of these writers.
If you want to preview a draft, the anthology Laugh Your Way Into Skinny Jeans is available to members of Trigger Street, which is free to join.
Each chapter and synopsis are provided below. Please enjoy!
CHAPTER 1 – MAXELLA BY GEORGE SAND
Egotistical and abrasive chef Maxella Lawson lands her own television show and decides to lose weight. In so doing, she learns sometimes it's better to look good *and* feel good.
CHAPTER 2 – DEAR DESSERT - A LUST STORY BY T. ROB
CHAPTER 3 – THE PROPOSAL BY MIKE WOLFSON
Who said romance was dead?
CHAPTER 4 – THE GUEST BY CROSSWORD
Old world meets new in a little tale of defying the status quo.
CHAPTER 5 – ABSOLUTELY FLAB-U-LOSS BY LEEMANCHEE
CHAPTER 6 – MAUDLIN NINA BY CHAVADEN
An overweight health care worker comes to term with her stereotype image.
CHAPTER 7 – THEY CALL ME ITTY BITTY BY THE3RR
Man seeks woman. Man deceives woman. Man must now fix problem created by deception or lose woman. Will he do it? Man not too bright. Read on.
CHAPTER 8 – THE HEALTH SPA FOR LOST SOULS BY LOREMASTER
Two entrepreneurs overstep their bounds due to their gambling addictions. One turns out to be a big time cheater (in more ways than one!), while the victim must fight back with all his wiles... and a staff with very sick senses of humor.
CHAPTER 9 – SHRINK TO FIT BY GEORGE SAND
A day in the life of Skinny Jeans.
CHAPTER 10 – WEAKNESS FOR SWEETNESS BY ANGELB
CHAPTER 11 – INCOGNITO BY CROSSWORD
An unhappy gossip columnist flies to
CHAPTER 12 – ODE TO SKINNY JEANS BY KKATHERINE
CHAPTER 13 – MAKING BRANDO SMILE BY BMADDOX
A lonely woman finds love and (weight) loss exceeding her wildest dreams.
CHAPTER 14 – THE DOCTOR’S OFFICE BY AWOHNOUT
Punchlines
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