Hopeful parents. A law requiring a parental license. Absurd or ground-breaking? Licensed to Rear, Family Satire by Riya Aarini Book Tour with Guest Post & Giveaway
LICENSED TO REAR
Riya Aarini
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GENRE: Family Fiction
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BLURB:
Mila
Winston aspires to earn a professional license to practice parenthood. It’s all
she needs to start her family in the happiest micronation on Earth. Newcomers
flock to Coolbeensia to fulfill their dreams of raising children here, where
kids are guaranteed loving—as opposed to horrible—parents.
But
mighty obstacles test Mila’s grit. Peter Losor, a chap with an annoying air of
bravado, questionable parenting skills, and a defiant personality, stirs up
trouble, eventually challenging the very law that defines Coolbeensia—that
licensure is mandatory to enjoy the privilege of raising children.
Will
Mila survive her trying ordeal and achieve her ambitions of being a licensed
parent in the quirky yet revolutionary micronation? Find out in this satirical,
contemporary family fiction novel that will leave you second-guessing the
ideals surrounding the prestigious job of parenthood!
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EXCERPT
“He’s seven, barely getting started,” Jason retorted. “And
for life? Are you kidding me?”
“Well, we have to look closely at the defendant’s conduct
and determine if it unequivocally led to a violation of the plaintiff’s Fifth
Amendment rights.”
“What was that right again?”
With a heavy sigh, Mila shook her head. “Jason, you should
know it by now. It’s Friday, and you had three days to memorize the entire Bill
of Rights.”
He ran his hand through his hair. “Yeah, but—”
“No excuses, Jace. We’ve got to prepare if we’re going to be
licensed parents.” She put her hand on his thigh and gave it a light push.
“Anyway, the Fifth Amendment states that kids have the right to live in a
make-believe world for as long as they wish.” She dropped her tablet onto her
lap. “For sure, per Coolbeensian law, this kid’s right was violated.”
Jason jerked his head back. “How so? Kids at some point
realize there’s no Santa Claus.”
“But at age seven, he had the right to be inspired by the
magical world of Santa and other legendary beings. I mean, it’s just plain
wrong that the father’s irresponsible blurt led him to no longer believe in the
Tooth Fairy too. These figures add so much joy and wonder to a child’s life.
The father had no right to take that joy away from his son so soon.”
She crossed her arms. “It’s just not sensitive parenting.”
“Eh, I disagree,” Jason argued, cocking his head. “In a
couple years’ time he’d have learned the truth anyway, from friends and even
teachers.”
Mila flung her neck back. “Ugh, I’d never tell my fourth
graders that Santa doesn’t exist.” Her eyes grew big. “Some still believe.”
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Guest Post:
Book: Licensed to Rear: A Novel
Author: Riya Aarini
Topic: Pros and cons of writing in your genre
I write humor, satire, and absurdist fiction. My most recent novel, Licensed to Rear, is absurdist fiction and contains a lot of humor to keep the reader chuckling throughout the story. At the same time, it offers a thought-provoking storyline that keeps the reader engaged in the outcome.
Writing humor is rewarding. It’s especially rewarding when readers share the humor and laugh too. Creating zany, outlandish characters who get into all sorts of mischief is fun.
The only con of writing in the humor genre is that not all readers share the same sense of humor. What is humorous to one reader may not tickle the funny bone of another. So the key is to find those readers who share a similar sense of humor—and the author’s and reader’s satisfaction are manifold.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Riya
Aarini entered her small part of the world one summer day in the Pacific
Northwest. She writes in an eclectic mix of genres, including humor and
contemporary fiction. If you enjoy quirkiness with a pinch of whimsy, you’ll
have an appetite for her books.
Author
Website: http://www.riyapresents.com
Social
Media:
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Buy
Links:
Book
is available everywhere books are sold, including
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Licensed-Rear-Novel-Riya-Aarini-ebook/dp/B0DGFGDZYT
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