Tulsa, Oklahoma Nov 4, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Stanton Fenwick’s debut novel, An Aspiration to Lie Flat, brings back a style of humor that has all but vanished from contemporary shelves — the genuine farce. With a tone that’s dry, absurd, and quietly humane, Fenwick blends the timeless charm of P.G. Wodehouse with the surreal absurdities of modern life, creating a story that feels both nostalgic and entirely new.
The novel follows Terrence Winkworth, a man who wins $50 million and wants nothing more than to disappear. Unfortunately, society has other plans. What unfolds is a hilariously misguided attempt at solitude — a farce of fame, privacy, and the strange business of being human in the 21st century.
“Everyone should be permitted a refreshing break from the heavier aspects of life now and then. A moment’s fun won’t hurt anyone — and might even do people some good.”
Reviewers have already called the novel “a sly, soulful riff on modern burnout — part deadpan comedy, part quiet self-help parable.” Readers describe it as “witty, absurd, and surprisingly comforting,” praising Fenwick’s ability to make them laugh and reflect in equal measure.
“Completing your first novel is a true challenge,” Fenwick adds. “The hardest part is coming up with a plot after you’ve written all of the scenes.”
Both the book and its author blur the line between sincerity and satire. Fenwick prefers to remain slightly out of focus, not unlike the characters he writes. With his self-deprecating wit and timeless narrative style, he’s quietly carving out a new space for intelligent comedy in the modern era.
An Aspiration to Lie Flat is available in paperback and ebook on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1pliOqJ
About the Author
Stanton Fenwick writes the kind of books everyone secretly wishes existed but no one publishes anymore. His debut novel, An Aspiration to Lie Flat, revives the lost art of intelligent farce — witty, humane, and a little absurd. He lives somewhere in the United States, most likely among civilized people, though rumors suggest otherwise.
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