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Leslie Luciani's avatar

Hi Terry, here is an author who is outdated but whose novels are very funny. Patrick Dennis. Yes, he wrote Auntie Mame, but also a number of others that are very funny. Most are out of print now but you can find them in used book stores. Mame is available as an e-book as is Genius. My favourite is The Joyous Season, then Paradise. If you don’t laugh out loud, I’ll want to know. My favourite book is also Owen Meany.

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Terry Fallis — A Novel Journey's avatar

Thanks so much for the tip. I'll look him up.

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Linda Boyd's avatar

I love Patrick Dennis. It is harder and harder to find his work other than Auntie Mame.

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Linda Boyd's avatar

I have a copy of Joyous Season and would love to re-read Paradise.

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Pam the Writer's avatar

I've always believed the best way to get to know a writer is not through a coffee but their own written musings on life. This was a treat, Terry. Looking forward to reading more.

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Dana's avatar

Enjoyed this background context, and humour!

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Maia Caron's avatar

I loved this piece. Reading A.S. Byatt's Possession was also a revelation and I love John Irving, too. I look forward to reading your books.

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Kerstine Szederkenyi's avatar

Love this Terry! Looking forward to the next one😊

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Stephen D'Amico's avatar

This punchline had me laughing right out of the gate: "At Sunday night dinners, my Dad and I would debate the geopolitical implications of the split infinitive." Writing jokes that make readers laugh out loud is no easy feat, as you know. Making a grammar joke as funny and original as this one is a sign of mastery.

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Rod Carley's avatar

I enjoyed learning more about your father, Ter.

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Bill Crow's avatar

Terry, I knew there was a reason I liked the humour in your novels. Actually, two reasons: John Irving and Paul Quarrington, my favourites.

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Chrisann's avatar

Love this great list of authors you find funny! I love your writing and your stories make me laugh out loud so I am sure I will love the writers from this post!

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