Sad as the Day I was Born

"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.