“An Absence Of Normal is a novel about a fictional Psychotherapy Center in Folsom, California in 1983 and a deranged group of people camouflaged as Psychotherapists. They say a person becomes a therapist because they are crazy themselves and this book may just prove it. This is a timely novel as Therapy has become more popular and many of us have done our time on the couch! It is uniquely funny and perfectly twisted.”
“We need to escape from it all once in a while and this is the book to take you on a crazy, fun journey into the wildest imagination of your mind. The author has a way of making his characters come alive and jump off the page. They are colorful, sexy, neurotic, and likeable. They lifted my Spirit. The absurd plots delivered with this author’s zany and wry humor kept me intrigued to the end.”
— Therese Sorrentino, Psychotherapist, Stand-up Comedian
“A light hearted and humorous take on a subject that some people can barely even say out loud … orgasm. Loved the many instances throughout the entire book, where everyday thoughts, ideas, things, actions and descriptions are coated with sexual energy, making the book sexy and stimulating to your imagination. The entire book references in nonchalant and humorous ways, sexual issues that come up in real life. It takes an often-forbidden topic and places it on the kitchen table next to the salt and pepper. Even more intriguing is seeing this perspective through the eyes of the “Psychotherapists” who are there to help or give advice to others … yet they all have the same issues.
Add a large helping of sex and new romance and you have a story that is partly instructive, partly bizarre, and wholly entertaining. Those who practice in the healing arts or have experienced therapy, will find this book especially entertaining.
This book lends itself to possible discussions about each character and how each one relates to everyday life and sex.”
— Joanna Zwiefelhofer, Medical Massage and Yoga Therapist
“While dealing with my own serious health issues, I loved reading a book that made me laugh over and over again. I couldn’t wait to find out what would happen to Newton Rotic next in this zany Center full of wacky therapists and unusual clients. Who thinks of these things? So creative!”
— Patty Harden, Real Estate Manager
“I really enjoyed the characters in this book. I loved the potential of several new romances and wanted to know what would happen next, maybe a sequel?”
— Laurel Condro, Physical Therapist
A Sexy, Humorous Story About A Psychotherapy Center
“The Author has a colorful writing style similar to Tom Robbins including humorous metaphors, strong imagery and anthropomorphic writing. The author covers a wide range of sexual issues without judgements or biases allowing his diverse characters to share a variety of opinions consistent with their particular character although exaggerated and sometimes absurd to add humor to their dramas.”
“The author wrote this book primarily to make readers laugh. As I don’t usually chose this genre, I was delighted to discover, not only great humor and well-developed characters, but also many other levels of the story including a glimpse into a variety of psychological theories and methodologies including hypnosis, paradox and other alternative methods.”
“After laughing through the first chapter, I really got hooked by Chapter 2 and 3 (my favorites) and eagerly continued reading to see what else the writer was going to unexpectedly say to utterly astound me with his characters and mini-dramas. I was entertained to the end and was left wanting more”.
“I found each of the writer’s main female characters easy to identify with, especially Dayly Love. I enjoyed the way Effie and Dalyly dealt with the male therapists and were not afraid to say what they felt. The relationships of Effie, Dayly and Max with each other is delightful as the author allows the reader to hear their inner thoughts as they each ponder what is missing in their lives. There is nothing ordinary or normal about their lives as they confront the requirements of a NASA funded program called An Orgasm Everyday Day (OED).”
“Although many of the male characters in the book are exaggerated and sometimes absurd, they reminded me of men I have known who struggled because they were so sure they had all the answers to life. I enjoyed laughing while also remembering situations I once encountered in my role as a therapist at a Center for Psychotherapy.”
“I particularly enjoyed Newton Rotic, a well-developed, rigid, neurotic character who encountered a visionary, Danly Morrso, who foreshadows major changes ahead. The book ends with the development of new romance that promise a future relationship.”
— Donna Sellers, Psychotherapist, Artist