I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I’m a little silly. Growing up, my family often referred to me as “The Peanut Gallery.” I got hold of a Disney joke book and the rest was history. I loved all things punny, and I wasn’t afraid to tell the same joke twice (Or a million times, to be honest). My youngest daughter has decided to follow in my footsteps (I don’t know how I feel about that yet), and as a little nod to her, and those of us with a silly side, I came up with this post. Marketing is often a chore, but it CAN be fun, and I’m not afraid of abysmal failure, so here goes nothing. Below you’ll find all of the comparisons I could come up with in relation to fruit and my debut novel, Olawu. Full disclosure, some of them are super cringey. I hope you enjoy them, anyway. Or at least can appreciate my creativity?
Maybe?
Olawu is like passion fruit. A complex balance of sweet and sour flavors you’ll keep coming back for.
What do bananas and the characters in Olawu have in common?
They are both a-peeling!
Booklovers and Olawu make a great pear!
If I had to choose between grapefruit or the villains in Olawu, I’d choose grapefruit. They’re both disgusting, but at least grapefruit won’t kill me.
Orange you glad I didn’t make another joke comparing Olawu to a banana?
Olawu is as good for your soul as an avocado is for your cholesterol.
Olawu is like a pineapple, because while you’re consuming it, it’s consuming you.
Like the blueberry, the heroine of Olawu is tiny but mighty.
Jackfruit: Unique and unusual, possibly intimidating to try, surprisingly good.
Olawu: Same.
Dragon fruit and Olawu have a lot in common. Mainly, there are no dragons in them.
When life throws you lemons, read Olawu!
A tomato is not your typical fruit, and Olawu is not your typical story.
Olawu is a delicious novel, so come with grape expectations.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. So don’t eat apples while you read Olawu, okay?
There are characters in Olawu who outwardly seem good, just like star fruit. But you’ve got to be careful with star fruit, lest it kick you in the kidneys.
Olawu is NOT like a coconut, because coconuts are hard to get through.
May Olawu bring you the same joy a bucket of juicy, ripe mangos brings my husband.
(fyi, that’s a lot)
In Olawu, there is papaya. In papaya, there is… I’m not sure where I was going with this?
