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Spence is a stand-up comedian who finds his once-hot career going cold. A gig in Canada introduces an intriguing young woman who leads him to rethinking his look on life, love, and his struggles with show business. Can a stand-up comic live happily ever after without it ending in a punchline?

Comedy,Drama

Spence was once a popular up-and-coming stand-up comedian, but is now toiling away in C-list comedy clubs. He's not getting any further in his career, and he's not getting any younger. The constant travel and struggles with show biz haven't left much time for relationships or romance..until now.

Midwestern USA, New York, Toronto, Los Angeles.

Yes

Internal Journey/Rebirth

Happy Ending,Meaningful Message

Language/Profanity,Substance Abuse

Name: Spence

Age: Late 30s.

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Charming,Complex,Confident,Desperate,Engaging,Educated,Insecure,Lone Wolf,Secretive,Sarcastic,Romantic,Funny,Skillful,Outspoken,Blunt,Narcisstic,Masculine

Name: Samantha

Age: Late 20s

Gender: Female

Role: Emotional

Key Traits: Underdog,Modest,Charming,Complex,Sexy,Confident,Selfless,Outspoken,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Funny,Honorable,Romantic,Gracious,Heartthrob,Seductive,Sophisticated

Name: Rodney

Age: 50s

Gender: Male

Role: antagonist

Key Traits: Masculine,Narcisstic,Blunt,Power Hungry,Sarcastic,Manipulative,Unapologetic,Greedy,Aggressive

Name: Jamie Hernandez

Age: 20s

Gender: Male

Role: sidekick

Key Traits: Adventurous,Masculine,Underdog,Aspiring,Charming,Obedient,Complex,Confident,Blunt,Decisive,Empathetic,Engaging,Outspoken,Selfless,Skillful,Funny,Faithful,Sarcastic,Honorable

Ward Anderson is an award-winning comedian, author, director, and producer. He has entertained audiences all over the world, from small clubs to large theaters. He co-hosted his own talk show on SiriusXM satellite radio for five years, hosted his own TV talk show for three seasons, and produced and starred in his own standup comedy TV special. He recently co-wrote a TV movie for the Lifetime television network. He is the author of two novels, "I'll Be Here All Week," and "All That's Left," both published by Kensington Books. Originally from Atlanta, he now lives in Toronto.

Age: 35-54,18-34

Target Gender: Universal,Female Leaning

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Status: Yes: with a Publisher

Publisher: Kensington Books

Year Published: 2014

Yes

978-0-7582-9428-9