Janis and Saint Christopher (2013) is an urban fantasy e-novel by Australian radio presenter James McKenzie.[1][2]
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| Author | James McKenzie |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Yuri Arcurs |
| Country | Australia |
| Genre | Urban Fantasy |
| Publisher | BookBaby |
| Media type | e-book |
| Pages | 239 |
| ISBN | 9781483503639 |
Plot summary edit
The e-novel is set in Saint Christopher, an Australian city colonised by the French. Rebel journalist Scott Parker gets into a fight at a media conference and the Christian Lobby stages a protest about the morality of homosexuality when they learn about his husband's outdoor sex park. Aging flower power queen Janis Joplin gets sucked into the drama after she performs a concert at the sex park.
Queerd Magazine said it was "a dark comedy that explores confronting issues. Same-sex divorce, infidelity, barebacking, media manipulation and corruption, political scandals, even Botox addiction gets a guernsey."[3]
Janis Joplin edit
"I originally intended that Janis would play a cameo in the novel but she wouldn't go away," author James McKenzie told Q News (Australian magazine). "Bringing her to life and exploring what her life would have been like if she hadn't died young was wondrous. She's the book's rock, guiding much younger characters as their lives spin publicly out of control."[4]
Characters edit
Scott Parker; Janis Joplin; Mick Sarkozy (gay footballer); Ryan Morris (sex park owner); Susie Toasta (manipulative television reporter); Brian Steally (camera man and Susie's husband); Michael Slider (conservative politician); Veronica Slider; Chez Devers (radio station manager and Janis's love interest); Peter Rattle (gay cop); Jane Ernst (Susie's TV rival); Janette Howard.
Distribution edit
Melbourne's Moreland Leader newspaper said leading online book retailers have distributed Janis and Saint Christopher internationally, including Angus and Robertson and Amazon.[5]
References edit
- ^ Magnusson, Michael. "Edge of Fantasia". Gay News Network. Archived from the original on 30 April 2013. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- ^ Rocca, Jane. "James McKenzie". Metro Media Publishing. Archived from the original on 14 May 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
- ^ LeMin, Jess (27 March 2013). "Joplin Lives In Queer Australia". Queerd. Archived from the original on 31 May 2013.
- ^ "Joplin Lives In Gay Australia". QNews. 28 March 2013. Archived from the original on 7 April 2013.
- ^ "Joplin still hopping in Brunswick". Moreland Leader. 13 May 2013.
External links edit
- http://www.janisandsaintchristopher.com
- BookBaby eBook publishing and distribution
- [3CR http://www.3cr.org.au/inyaface]
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