Present-Day Preaching (1909)

Paul Grenertas 20/30 is a lively, provocative novel that lends credence to the mordant admonition, aDonat marry an actress.a This is an earnest, optimistic step into tough territory. aBarry Gifford, author of Wild at Heart Itas viscerally obvious that Paul Grenert passionately believes every word that he writes. Every page crackles with honest intent and uncorrupted ideals. This is one book that wears its emotions on its cover sleeves. Jeff Somers, author of Lifers and Electric Church A tongue-in-cheek, delayed coming-of-age story, 20/30 features Lux, an untainted New Yorker who pines to write the next great independent film. His friends have left their dreams by the wayside and have opted for tedious mainstream work. Lux doesnat want this, but time is slipping by. His girl, Lulu, is ready for marriage; he isnat quite there yet. Some encounters with former lovers complicate the situation, pressuring Lux to face exactly where he is headed and what he wants. Lulu is enraged by his actions, and how this plays out remains for the reader to find outa]