Totally Losing Face: and Other Stories

Someone has unleashed a genetically modified version of the common cane toad (bufo marinus) into the wilds of the Australian outback. The newly created species, dubbed GoMo BoMo (Genetically Modified Bufo Marinus), is ravaging Australian wildlife and attacking people, while a large U.S. conglomerate tries to keep the mistake under wraps. Before GoMo BoMo goes global, two friends must piece together the clues and get to the bottom of perhaps the biggest scientific cock-up to date!

GoMo BoMo is just one of 20 tantalizing tales in Hillel Groovatti's new book of short fiction entitled Totally Losing Face and Other Stories. Groovatti enlivens his captivatingly original stories with a wide-range of intriguing characters, diverse locations, dark humor, and a dash of sci-fi.

Meet best friends Kyle and Chris whose hangover Sunday is invaded by a pear-shaped alien trapped on their kitchen table. Visit a famous Amsterdam museum with a group of New Yorkers as they accidentally wander into a one-man sex show. Learn the secrets of Chinese cooking from a culinary expert. Fly to Japan, the hard way. Venture to Taiwan and discover what it's like to totally lose face. And brace yourself for one wild, off the hook, crazy ride!

Totally Losing Face and Other Stories is currently available in ebook and printed formats on Amazon.com.