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Follow on Google News | Society allows the “Bad Boy” image to grow uncheckedA new satire questions the exploits of 'supposed heroes' in the media, sports and society. Its author says the behavior is “an American sport that should be banned for life.”
“The term 'bad boy' is overly romanticized,” The novel focuses on the the rise to stardom of a track and field star. Once a humble prep athlete, Katlin goes through a success-driven transformation that leads to an ego trip of runaway train proportions. The almost unrivaled ego trip includes multiple suicide attempts (that lead to sympathy), a cult following of “Pookooians” “It's part of the promise, the seduction and the dance that celebrity has,” Shiloh added. “It's not just in sports or movie stars or politicians. Every town has that kind of character. Women want Katlin, men want to be like him. He's the no-good, feel-good ruin for too many.” One such conquest is Julie Martin, the book's lead female character. Julie is a bank loan manager who falls for Katlin. Katlin is separated from his wife, but while with Julie he still plays the field. Julie is in denial. “The tragedy is how Julie falls for the wrong kind of guy," Shiloh said. "It's a story lived out time and again. She's lonely, looking for a little change, a little danger, and what she gets isn't what's good for her.” The book is now available as a free e book download or for sale at Amazon.com. Pookoo: a satire of celebrity $10 USD 190 pages ISBN: 1438248164 EAN-13: 9781438248165 www.dlshiloh.com www.pookoo.net Homefield Multimedia P.O. Box 16314 Loves Park, IL 61132-6314 Tel. 815-639-0769 # # # Homefield Multimedia is a multimedia group using new media technology, publishing books, CDs and DVDs. End
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