The document provides a summary of the novel "Bali Wave Ghost" by Stephen Black. It describes the book as being set in present-day Bali and following the story of Odie, a man whose wife was killed in the 2002 Bali bombings. Odie returns to Bali for a memorial service and begins a relationship with Francesca. The book also features characters like Kuroyama, a Japanese photographer who lives in Bali, and Will Sun, a surfer. It depicts both the idyllic and difficult sides of life in Bali and among the Balinese people. The summary encourages readers to support the book financially or have their name included.

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2. Bali wave ghost is a novel set in Bali, in the present day. Romantic, dark, funny and lyrical; a test reader called it "Eat Pray Love on steroids".

3. I cried, the first time in a long time that I was not conscious of the
cameras.

4. SYNOPSIS The 2002 Bali Bombing claimed the life of a newlywed and made her husband a reluctant, guilty celebrity.

5. After returning to Bali for a memorial service, Odie (more popularly known as "Mr.Orgasm Donor") reflects on his career as a professional victim of terrorism.

6. He begins a relationship with Francesca, a Russian, Bali-based "event organizer". She, too, is at a point in her life where serious decisions have to be made.

7. Other characters include Kuroyama and Will Sun. Kuroyama is a Japanese photographer who has lived in Bali most of his life. Will Sun is a surfer and entrepreneur wanna be. Both men are troubled spirits with calm exteriors.

8. Bali and the Balinese people are also portrayed;sometimes as being postcard perfect, sometimes not.

9. Somehow I am looking at the banana trees growing where Paddy's was. Somehow I am being given incense. Somehow I am posing by the floral wreaths on the fence where the Sari Club was. Ground Zero. Crying. Peace and harmony. Somehow.

10. STEPHEN BLACK writer, artist, producer His most recent book, I Ate Tiong Bahru, is well on its way to becoming a bestseller in Singapore.

11. Please visit www.blacksteps.tv for more information. Also, an exhibition co-produced by Stephen Black can be seen at www.gallery.sg (Oh... if you can help...)

12. Bali Wave Ghost and Stephen Black would appreciate your help... If you would like your name to be in the book, either as a sponsor, supporter or as a character, please get in touch: blacksteps AT gmail.com. Even a little financial help goes a long way! THANK YOU!

13. cover photo: Michael Haas interior images by Stephen Black