Bumping Noses and Cherry Pie

I had never heard of Circuspunk before reading “Bumping Noses andCherry Pie” by Charie D La Marr. I was quickly introduced to the definition, which I have to admit was rather intriguing. I was drawn in and hooked from the start. Here is the excerpt that describes the new genre. I know I can't wait to read more.

WHAT IS “CIRCUSPUNK”?

This is the definition that I sent to the Urban Dictionary. “Circuspunk is a new sub-genre of punk/bizarro literature scene created by Charie D. La Marr aka Persiphone Hellecat aka Kotton Kandy - a former professional clown. The genre includes stories that take place in circuses, carnivals, midways, sideshows and also includes stories of birthday party clowns, freaks, magicians and costumed characters. With some elements taken from her experiences in the world of clowns (she won't tell which are true and which aren’t) the genre is a blend of truth and fantasy that takes in the usual bizarro mixture of fun, sex, satire and splatter. Also included in the genre are dark stories, Lovecraftian stories, noir stories and other variations and combinations of contemporary literary genre.”

Now that you have an idea of what Circuspunk is, I will continue with my review. The book is composed of several short stories. They focus on the life of circus performers, characters in costumes of sorts, and people with dreams of being something different. I was hooked after the first story. I love the humor mixed with racy descriptions of what was happening. The stories are very easy to visualize as you are reading. The language could be considered rough at some points, but I feel it is crucial to the Circuspunk genre. The reader is left wondering if the story really took place, but by the way they were written, I could believe that they all were taken from true events. I enjoyed each story and can't wait to read more in this new genre and I am sure you will too. After-all, don't we all have a little freak hidden in us somewhere?

BUMPING NOSES AND CHERRY PIE is a book of short stories in a brand new genre created by the author, a former professional clown —Circuspunk! This is the answer to clown phobia. It's all there in 25 short stories that are a combination of satire, splatter and outright fun -- exploding clowns, Hondurican Monkey Flu, the elusive circus wank, a circus poodle raped by one of the show's rescue mutts, the hottest girl ever to set foot in a dunk tank, clowns, magicians, freaks, carnies, showgirls, and a wild and zany cast of characters at circuses, freakshows, carnivals and midways. Meet an MIT student who runs away to become a rodeo clown, an LGBT trained seal, a billionaire who runs away to join the circus, a ringmaster trying to juggle three women under one Big Top, a trapeze artist who has more problems with a sex swing than Chloe and Lamar. It's all there, and much more. It is a wild romp that will have you laughing until the very end. “This ain't your mama's roller coaster ride! That is unless your mama does acid before hitting the amusement park!” says Mimi Williams, author of “Beautiful Monster. “. Hate clowns or love them, you are going to enjoy reading her zany and sometimes poignant look at a world we both love,” adds Jim Rose of the Jim Rose Circus, Lalapalooza fame and author of “Freaks Like Me.” A professional clown for 9 years, Ms. La Marr tells it like it, like it should be and like those of you who with clown phobia would like it to be. So get your ticket and join us under the Big Top for BUMPING NOSES AND CHERRY PIE. The first Circuspunk book ever! And remember - buy your copy today because the clowns know where you sleep!