words & art by shé

Romy & Julio

“The only insanity I can do anything about is my own.”—Romy

“Love profligately.”—Julio

“I am not going to stop loving. Period.”—Shakespeare’s aunt

Cover of "Romy et Julio: a novel of hope," designed by Shé, 2026

What’s it about, you ask? A surfer and a sailor meet on Kaua’i and—zoom! The heat is on. By means of metafiction and a humorous commentator, the story explores love, family, and community. Here are the early reviews:

Shé writes about Love, in all its manifestations. —Maureen Mairs, The Pig in the Garden is God

What a weird little book. Humorous, erotic, with the Garden Isle as backdrop. —Zenni Wahkegan, Cherries Sing at Night

Strong-willed surfer-babe and sailor-boy tangle under the mango tree. Highly recommended. —Isis Raddulon, Eros Under My Chin

Sex on an island? Yeah, I’ll read that tale. —Robin Harrison, Romeo Wolfinstein Acts the Part

Zen and the art of… living. —Prudence C. Barnsworth, Save It for the Lake, Mister

Hilarious commentator. Bizarre frame story. Five stars. —Tiffan E. A. Khing, Biweekly Review for Ambidextrous Bisexuals

Mama drama and a latin lover. Juicy. —Hamish de los Santos, Adios from a Rooftop Wombat 


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