noun - A class of literature comprising works of
imaginative narrative but often based on real people,
places and events. This Suburban centered genre of
writing was popularized by novelist Alex Hutchinson.
Raise your Fist
While there are many worthy principles to fight for, some people first need the courage to fight. Alex's first two novels are about young men and women testing their hearts in the boxing and wrestling rings.
Virgin Gloves follows the story of Ash Hatcher a fightclub boxer who becomes a publicist for a heavyweight fighter. Ash cons his way into the job, then gets a little too close to his fighter only to discover that the promotion has more secrets than he ever could have imagined. VG has been reviewed by Boxing Digest and Ring magazine, toughted for it's originality and courageous ability to shatter stereotypes about what it takes to be a professional athlete or to represent one. Virgin Gloves is Alex's best selling novel.
Backyard Empire follows the story of Jason Saunders a backyard wrestler who overcame physical disabilities to develop into a brilliant athlete and promoter. At the center of his ambitions lies a desire to transform his extreme backyard wrestling alliance into a professional wrestling show. The EBA is faced with legal issues, harrassment from the press and an accident involving a stunt gone bad that sends a young wrestler to the hospital. Backyard Empire is a must for anyone who is a critic or a fan of this controversial form of entertainment.
