Jody Paschal

Debut Fiction Author

New Release

Groomed

Author Jody Paschal's debut novel Groomed reminds us that not all life lessons come with a warning label. Groomed is a dark comedy coming-of-age story of Myles “Mylo” Gunn, a middle-aged man reflecting on his life during the 2020 global pandemic and #MeToo Movement. After watching a news exposé about an older politician grooming a teenager to be her husband, Mylo realizes he was groomed into his first marriage. He takes a deep dive into his past to cope with this new revelation, but his trip down memory lane takes an unexpected detour. Groomed is a humorous, thought-provoking look at how misguided love and misconception can influence growing into ourselves.

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I truly appreciated the unexpected plethora of golden nuggets of wisdom that came out in this book. I saw a story of healing and friendship and exposure of some deep truths. But objectively speaking, this was some awesome writing.

Groomed is a raw and captivating tale of trauma, vulnerability, and self-discovery presented with biting humor and unflinching honesty

Testimonials + Praise

Groomed is a story that exposes the messiness of self-discovery and the resilience it takes to reclaim one’s sense of self which will resonate with many readers. Paschal brings a fresh, unfiltered voice to some heavy and complex themes. In the era of #metoo, Groomed bravely explores male vulnerability and trauma—an issue that is often overlooked. I found Mylo to be an endearing blend of wit and raw honesty that made me want to sit with him, coffee in hand, as he talked through life’s twists and turns. Mylo’s experiences, especially his reckoning with past trauma, feel uncomfortably real. Still, Paschal presents them with just enough humor and sensitivity to soften the blow without diluting its importance and poignancy. The book shines most in the quiet, reflective moments Mylo shares with us, revealing universal truths wrapped in his unique and evolving perspective.

I couldn’t put Groomed down. The book was a counseling session for all men. Mainly because men don’t talk about “certain things,” even to one another because they fear being be judged by their peers. A must read for anyone who is interested in a man’s perspective.

Groomed is a beautiful blend of self-discovery and social commentary for readers who enjoy a bit of levity mixed with reflective themes.