Alexine Cleans: Barely Fiction
Along with her own financial chaos, Amy Sharp had a 14 year old son hellbent on trying every street drug he could find. In an attempt to save her sanity, she started writing a story about the inner world of a woman like herself, living on the BC coast while her reality rippled and rolled._______
A year later, she had a professionally edited 93,000 word manuscript. After more twists and turns, she got a grant from Canada Media Fund to create the first episode in video.______
Alexine's sex positive story is heavy on grit, light on vanilla, peppered with F-bombs and a few juicy sex scenes. The purpose of the project is to uplift working class women over 40, not just moms but all those everyday heroes of every colour, through levity and examples of strength. _____
Written, narrated and produced by Amy Sharp
https://alexinereads.com
Artwork BRAD COLLINS https://bradcollinsart.com/portfolio/
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Reviews:
It was over too quickly, left me wanting to hear more. I love it.
- Natasha | Delightful Doula. ____
That was great - congratulations - your sense of humour is wonderful - good luck with this
- Wayne | Happy Grandpa. ____
Alexine Cleans will leave you in stitches! Her brazen honesty and unabashed inner-dialogue is like a refreshing drink from a cold glacial stream. Her humanity shines through and reminds us that there is beauty and humour in the every day moments.
- Alix K. | Tough City Sister.____
More reviews that are specifically for the video version of Episode 1 which has the same audio as the podcast:
--link to that YouTube vid in this podcast's Episode 1 show notes-- _____
It’s so cute and funny and unexpected. The formatting is like nothing I’ve ever seen before, gives it a bit of a live-comic book feeing to it. This is truly innovative and super original and fun.
- Tessa N. | Acupuncturist & hawt momma.____
Alexine is a transparently honest, ribald romp of an experience that not one woman who has either been there or almost been there should miss. Whether you can relate or not, this book brings the reader into the mighty fold of a bright, witty woman being real on a level like no one else can claim. And it's animated with sound! Best kind of vicarious cleaning fun you can have in your own comfy armchair life. You'll wish Alexine was your best friend.
-Marcine P. | Badass, Vilcabamba Ecuador.____
You have a great way to tell a story, very appealing! I love the illustrations; you guys sure worked out some kick ass eye catchers!
-Zane S. | Broadcaster, Vancouver Island._____
I am stoked to see your project realized, it is so good and true and raw! I also see this being a great basis for a dramady-sitcom, with a lot of banging flashbacks, maybe a web series?
-Colin R. | dog lover_____
The first chapter of Alexine Cleans was funny, witty, and intriguing. The visuals are something I've never seen before and they were awesome! It's inspiring to hear her story and I can't wait to watch the rest!
- Chantal S | superstar
Episodes
12 episodes
12. Legit Cleaning Tips
Alexine gives you the nitty gritty on cleaning; it's more interesting than you might expect. She brags about her new arrangement for hair care.She gets into the dollars and (non) cents of her (soon to be EX) boss' business. She des...
11. The Reverend, Liquid Cocaine & Nourishing Deodorant
Alexine lets her hair down and has some FUN with her friend Sheen, another 'double bubble'! The rockabilly world is working for them both.She pontificates on the sexiness of women in all sizes. She manages to get through another da...
10. Podcasts & Dog Fuckers
Alexine introduces us to some of her fav classic podcasts and explains what it's like to hear Americans talk about things now that she lives outside of the States; Dear Gawd.She compares the beloved Dyson stick vac with old-school carpet su...
9. Turd Talk & Shoulder Sex
Alexine tells us more than we want to know about her should pain relief and having a 'moment' on a massage table. Her love for dog breasts, yes, dog breasts. And we hear about the first time she took her 14 year old son Harvey to the ho...
8. Cold Concrete & a Furtive Hubby
Alexine introduces us to a couple of cleans in luxury homes; one is stark and cold, the other is cluttered and cozy. She compares her pained body to the ladies of these grand properties. She finds friendship with Cairo, the fa...
7. The Fall of the Bigfoot Believer & Welfare Tupperware
Alexine reflects on what exactly ruined the perfect bulge, that whole soul mate idea and yet another level of self care. The likelihood of a 'lipless wonder'... is that even possible?!? Oh and ball trimmers...
6. Rad Fluid & the Sprinkler Head
Alexine shares her current car woes, looks back on childhood beaters and wonders whether or not backyard mechanics need penises or not. This episode's artwork shows her in her home away from home; ready to launch a wad of what? And you...
5. The Cheddar Lover & the Cretan
Alexine has a tasty experience while cruising the deli section. She tells you about some of the wide variety of characters that she cleans for. And oh, then there's Apollo... just wait til you hear about him! Cred...
4. MILFs & Something Wonderful
Alexine gets real about body image, Facebook dating, sexual attraction and arousal when you're over 50. And yes, that's Bigfoot serving her and her coffee date... check it out!Again, brace yourself!Artlist music:Te...
3. Enter Scrappy Coco
This episode takes you from The Zohan to Joey Diaz to The Revenant...Find out about Alexine's humble digs, her beloved old dog and her love of getting crafty!Learn more about her son Harvey and his own story telling skills. <<...
2. Hairy Johns (censored image)
This episode takes you from sex toys to YouTuber Angry Grandpa to big fat buds...Alexine is tantalized by her friend's tasty sex life while she plows on through her new 'career' choice. She eludes to her son and his choices of YouTubers....
