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- - - - FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Private J. Floyd Curtis was receiving a written reprimand for not making his bunk properly. His drill sergeant stopped pecking his typewriter and asked him if "too" is spelled with one or two zeros. Alas, the idea to pen a novel had been hatched. "Fun, Thrills & Adventure," (About Face Books, 1-877-311-8214), deals with the wild and wacky times encountered by the author, who enlisted in the Army at the age of twenty-five. It covers road marches, field training exercises, inspections, parades, sick call, AWOL and much more. "Regardless of branch or duty station, after reading this story people approach me and mention the striking similarities to their tour," J. Floyd chuckles reflectively, "and quickly offer a hilarious situation they experienced." The novel also satirizes the Armed Forces SUGGEST Program, which is a way for soldiers to make recommendations to the military on how to save money. One example, Fall In Photography's "Vet of the Month(TM)," does just that by offering military veterans from around the world the opportunity to actually model a variety of environmentally conscious products. "I wanted an amusing way to teach young soldiers the importance that eating the proper foods play in maintaining vitality and a positive outlook on life. The "Vet of the Month" program promotes fruit juices, cereals, and wholesome snacks." J. Floyd perks up to add, "And it doesn't stop there. We're in need of models who wish to help market sporting goods, as well as earth-friendly soaps, shampoos, perfumes, and deodorants." The author had the good fortune of finding himself assigned to the 267th Engineering Company, Fort Eustis, Virginia, a gorgeous post nestled on the banks of the James River. He becomes part of a crew of misfits who man a tiny boat and engage in a lot of shenanigans. "Fun, Thrills & Adventure" blossoms into a romantic comedy as well. Enter Melissa Gordon, a sweet and sassy college coed, whom J. Floyd meets while wandering through a beautiful park just outside of Williamsburg. According to Curtis, "The most enjoyable part of crafting this entire novel was spoofing the typically mundane answers given to the post's roving photo- journalists, who question soldiers at random about various issues." The author will be the first to concede that many of these responses are poignantly worded. However, he explains, "Hopefully people will realize that, more than anything else, they are meant to be humorous." "Fun, Thrills & Adventure" is meant for mature readers (18 and older). SOURCE About Face Books
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