Sad as the Day I was Born

"Sad as the Day I was Born" is an intriguing tapestry of reality and fantasy, weaving together bizarre, comical, and eerie elements that reflect the oddities of modern life and hint at an impending apocalypse.

"Sad as the Day I was Born" encapsulates an offbeat world full of fascinating oddities. The narrative threads a bewildering journey of a man lost on a frozen lake, a crumbling TV docudramady, an eerie apartment building, a fast-food joint serving psychedelic meals, an unsettling secret hotel, a cabaret, and an apocalyptic snowstorm. This bizarre universe is further embellished with curious cats from a café, a gruesome murder, a modern plague, and a hidden cabaret. As the boundary between the recent past and near future blurs, the ordinary and extraordinary intricately intertwine, reflecting a distorted mirror of our contemporary world. This unique novel unravels the ordinary into extraordinary, exploring themes of betrayal, obsession, intoxication, and an underlying sense of looming catastrophe.

Randy Russell is a prolific author and accomplished writer, known for his unique blend of realism and fantasy. He has published three notable novels - "Sad as the Day I was Born," "Black Iris," and "The Doughnuts," alongside a highly praised collection of short stories, "Love, Lies, Bleeding." With a literary career dating back to the early 1980s, Russell has made significant contributions to various films and magazines and has a plethora of zines to his credit. Currently, he is the creative mind behind the content for RSPEEN.COM, where he serves both as a writer and editor. Russell's work stands out for its eccentricity, wit, and insightful commentary on the contemporary landscape.