First published 2000
Peggy Jean Smythe, a Christian mother and role model host, receives sinister emails about her hairy earlobe. As the notes escalate, Peggy spirals into a hormonal crisis, convinced she's growing a mustache and lumberjack mannerisms. Meanwhile, her cohost Max is fired for accidentally exposing himself on a children's special, finding his TV career in shambles. This darkly comedic novel pulls back the curtain on the cutthroat world of live television.
Genres: satire, contemporary, comedy, dark
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: dark-humor, social-commentary
208 pages · Paperback · St. Martin's Griffin