Selfish and Perverse - Tapa dura

"Selfish and Perverse is very funny yet ineffably bittersweet, razor sharp yet fair to all. Bob Smith's highly quotable comic metaphors are also poetry." "Selfish and Perverse is witty and hilarious, full of surprising twists, laugh-out-loud observations I wish I were smart enough to have made, and a whole lot of swarthy Alaskan fishermen. Who'd have guessed salmon could be so sexy?" "Who is this 'Bob Smith' and why is he reluctant to use his real name? He should be proud, because Selfish and Perverse is a fantastically entertaining book. Something this funny has no right to also be this beautifully written." "Bob Smith fills his book with the kind of witty, insightful observations that inspire readers to repeat their favorite lines to their friends and inspire other writers to contemplate suicide. He has also accomplished the seemingly impossible task of writing a sexy book about fishing." "A hilarious and sexy romp that's also well-written."--"The Advocate" "The new, sexy/hilarious Alaskan-themed novel "Selfish & Perverse" [is] one of our favorite books of the year."--"Instinct Magazine" "A warm and funny beach read whose protagonist, like the wild salmon at its heart, finds its way home."--"Out Magazine" "Smith's fluid and breezy tone propels the plot...The author sprinkles the book with comic touches... a selfishly fun read."--"Boston Globe" "Bob Smith, is both: wildly talented and extremely gay. You probably recognize him as one of the first openly gay standup comedian, but he's also a gifted storyteller. His book's such a joy, all you need to know is this: Read it!"--"New York Blade" "Uproarious... It's like "Northern Exposure" with more jokes - and gays. Smith is a keen observer of human nature...from whip-smart prose to his rich characters to the enthralling detail of his settings, Smith makes all the right moves...."Selfish & Perverse" caught me hook, line and sinker."--"Metrosource"

Nelson Kunker is trapped in his job as the script supervisor on Aftertaste, the low-rated late-night sketch television show. His life in Los Angeles has come to a halt because he's unable to finish the novel he's writing, doesn't have a boyfriend, and, at the pivotal age of thirty-four, has reached the juncture where he has to decide whether he's really talented or just gay. One day he meets Roy Briggs, a part-time salmon fisherman/full-time archaeology student who's visiting from Alaska. When Nelson attempts to make small talk with the handsome Roy, he references an obscure but haunting story about bowhead whales that startles the science nerd in both men into suspecting that they might be soulmates. Unfortunately, Nelson discovers his soul is a bit of a slut when he also meets the guest host of that week's show, the surprisingly bookish movie star Dylan Fabizak, freshly paroled after a drug bust. When the three end up at Roy's home in Alaska, hilarity, love, and debauchery ensue. Wooed by both Roy and Dylan, Nelson comes to strongly identify with the salmon they are fishing for -- another insanely driven species that will overcome every hurdle in its search for love.