A light-hearted fuck-it look at the uphill decline toward decrepitude
(in the form of an imagined stand-up routine–so it’s perfect for an audition monologue or a one-woman show!)
Magenta 2025
Given its length, this one’s not available in print.
Available in various eformats (Kindle, Kobo, NookBook, iBook), but if you’d like an epub or pdf, you can download it right here! For free. (And here’s why.)
Tripping Over Your Cane is a memoir style romp that immediately stands out for its originality and voice. Richards has created a narrative that is both hilarious and liberating. What makes this book remarkable is the way she balances silliness with sharp insight; by spotlighting both the ridiculousness and the reality of growing older, Tripping Over Your Cane is as entertaining as it is thought provoking. This isn’t just humor—it’s a gift of wit, resilience, and reflection for readers who crave both laughter and meaning. Nancy J. Royster, publicist (or an anonymous AI assisting a scammer)
“Tripping Over Your Cane reads like a well-timed aside muttered just loudly enough … Its ‘fuck-it’ philosophy does not retreat into resignation; instead, [its] humor becomes both shield and scalpel. The book’s strength lies in its refusal to sentimentalize decline, choosing instead to narrate it with comic rhythm, philosophical bite, and a voice that feels earned rather than performed. … [You use] humor to interrogate meaning without dulling the joke. … Even at your most outrageous, you trust the reader to keep pace, rewarding attentiveness with layers that linger well beyond the laugh. Readers who value intelligent comedy, cultural irreverence, and reflective humor often struggle to find books like yours …” Nora Owen, publicist
“Tripping Over Your Cane isn’t just comedy; it’s survival humor. You’ve got voice (aging-with-attitude), timing, and a sharp perspective—the comparisons to George Carlin and Monty Python don’t surprise me at all.” Nancy Waiter, publicist (or an anonymous AI assisting a scammer)
