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
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.)
Given its length, this one’s not available in print.
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“A quick, fun read …” 5/5 Big Al’s Books and Pals, booksandpals.blogspot.com
“Calling aging ‘an uphill decline toward decrepitude’ sets the tone perfectly. … Fearless, self-mocking, and smart without trying to impress. … A blend of absurdity, insight, and timing that lets laughter and truth coexist in the same sentence.” Ro Donnelly, Tea Time Books
“What makes this book remarkable is the way Richards 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. ” Nancy J. Royster, publicist (or an anonymous AI assisting a scammer)
“The ‘fuck-it’ philosophy of Tripping doesn’t retreat into resignation; instead, its humor becomes both shield and scalpel. 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 (or an anonymous AI assisting a scammer)
“Sharp, self-aware, and unapologetic, humor like this doesn’t stay contained. It spreads. People quote lines. Recommend it mid conversation.” Valentina Tia, publicist (or an anonymous AI assisting a scammer)
