The Love Disasters Club - Softcover

Collins, R A

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798233160882

Publisher: R. A. Collins, 2025

Synopsis

Theme:

The absurdity of modern dating, the enduring strength of friendship, and finding "the one" while trying to help everyone else find "the anyone."

Synopsis:

Arlo Russo is a walking catastrophe when it comes to romance. After a public breakup involving a giant penguin costume and a fountain, he realizes he's not alone. His three best friends-Paula, Barney, and Chloe-are equally cursed in the love department. Together, they form "The Love Disasters Club," a support group dedicated to fixing each other's dating lives through rigorous "wingman" training and brutal honesty. As they navigate a series of hilariously botched dates-ranging from accidental gym rivalries to mistaking a funeral for a speed-dating event-Arlo begins to realize that the person who knows his flaws best might actually be the one he's been looking for. It's a fast-paced, witty journey through the trenches of the modern heart, proving that love isn't about being perfect; it's about finding someone who laughs at your disasters with you.

About this title

About the Author

I am an Indonesian writer, programmer, and musician, writing under the name R. A. Collins-"R. A." derived from my real name, Ridwan Akbar, and "Collins" inspired by the last name of a well-known Indonesian artist.

I have always believed that storytelling is more than an act of imagination-it is an exploration of understanding. While many writers pursue the beauty of language, I find myself drawn to the complexity behind the worlds I create. The greatest challenge I face is not in crafting poetic prose, but in accurately capturing the technical depth of professions and disciplines beyond my own expertise. Each unfamiliar detail demands research, patience, and a willingness to learn-transforming every story into a process of discovery.

My background in programming and music shapes the way I approach narrative. From programming, I inherit structure and logic; from music, I embrace rhythm and emotional resonance. Writing, for me, becomes the meeting point of these worlds-where precision and feeling coexist on the page.

I write with the intention of creating stories that do more than entertain. I want my readers to be drawn into experiences that spark curiosity, encourage reflection, and quietly expand their perspective. If a reader finishes my work not only moved, but also inspired to learn something new, then the story has fulfilled its purpose.

Because in the end, I believe that the most memorable stories are not those that simply tell us something-but those that leave us thinking long after the final page is turned.

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Edition details

• Publisher: R. A. Collins
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798233160882
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 204