The Rise and Fall of Chaz Oregano
A Standalone Novella
2023
40,000 words
Young Adult
Tasmania - rightwing thugs are spouting nonsense, riling up crowds, and provoking violence in the streets.
Eilex Turen, student radical and would-be anarchist, comes out to confront them. To her, it's not just militia thugs who are the problem, but everything from patriarchy to capital to the state itself, and she veers deeper into criminality pursuing her vision of justice. Chaz Oregano, rogue anarchist from Hobart, fleeing police goons, arrives in her city, and becomes a part of Eilex's group. The two soon begin falling for each other, crafting a revolutionary relationship.
The prince, meanwhile, has established a special deputy to investigate street brawls and property crimes, and his unit turns the full might of the state against Public Enemy Number 1: Chaz Oregano. With the situation spiralling out of control, has Eilex bitten off more than she cam chew?
Content note: Language: light swearing such as @$$, g-d@mmit; harder language censored with euphemisms Sexual content: one non-explicit sex scene Violence: murder, terrorism, arson, assault Drugs/alcohol/illicit substances: imbibing of alcohol, psychedelics Race/gender/sexuality: reference to masturbation; gender non-conforming characters Other: rape, gaslighting, lovebombing, coercion, political radicalization Personal rating: YA, PG-13 (equivalent to a network sitcom like 2 and a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory) The Wyld Lands (bonus scene): Language: F-bombs, names for male genitalia, female dog Sexual content: explicit sex scene Violence: bear-mauling, arson Drugs/alcohol/illicit substances: reference to alcohol, psychedelics Race/gender/sexuality: self-slut-shaming; description of non-heteronormative sex Other: fascist antagonist, descriptions of criminality Personal rating: R
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This first scene introduces us to our narrator, Eilex Turen, at an anarchist protest turned street brawl.
Music: "Rock Punk Type Guitar X ProdKiki" by ProdKikin via looperman.com
Reviews
"Only a chapter in so far, but it's a smooth read in contrast to the chaos of the narrative, that fuels my inner rebellious nature!! Looking forward to getting further into it!" - Anonymous
"You write good... ahem [sex] scenes." - a female reader
Want more of The Rise and Fall of Chaz Oregano?
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There's an exclusive bonus scene - The Wyld Lands. This bonus scene only exists in The Special Edition of the audiobook. It's an additional 50 minutes of material, written in the same style, adding that little extra onto the ending. Written as a coda to the novel, it follows the minor character of Miriam Odell, on an earlier anarchist uprising. Eilex, our protagonist, makes a brief appearance, the 'the editor', our godlike overseer of the narrative, presents this coda in the same fashion as The Rise and Fall of Chaz Oregano.
​How does one get The Special Edition? Well, it's not on Audible, Spotify, Kobo or the other third-party sellers - that version is the standard, unabridged audiobook, identical to the paperback or ebook. The Special Edition is only available on my website store or direct from me at live events. You can check it out here.
Oh, and for those of you who don't go the route of listening to The Special Edition, have no fear - this bonus scene is strictly non-canonical. You're not missing anything crucial.