The Entertaining Read A lot of authors complain that their novels seem to get more fame and attention than they do but, until now, none have had it quite as bad as young wordsmith Matthew Reilly. He claims that he is being overshadowed by his most recent novel, Area 7. The Australian literature executive told us this in an interview with himself. "So why are you so annoyed at Area 7's success?" he asked himself. "Well, Matthew, at first I was just amazed when my copy of the novel jumped up and started telling me it's stand up routine. I then realised that it was sneaking it's way out of the house, even on weeknights, and going to the local comedy club's open mic nights. This was too much for me to handle. I grounded the little fellow, stopped his pocket money and told him that he must stay in his space on the bookshelf, but he just slapped me with page 92 and then stormed out. Now, Area 7 is all over the TV, on Saturday Night Live and soforth. There's even an Area 7 talk show in the pipeline. Everyone has forgotten about me now, I just seem to be headed for obscurity." "So what's next for you and your writing, you talented scribe?", he enquired After much pondering, pacing and many other P words he said, "I'm currently working on form 280b for the jobcentre, then I will be doing a public signing of my giro on the 2nd and 4thWednesdays of every month. Watch out for Matthew Reilly in your local dole queue!" We got an exclusive interview with Area 7 and the action packed read had this to say. "Area 7 don't care 'bout no damn Matthew Reilly. Area 7 says that stoopid damn honky best watch his back if he gonna talk 'bout Area 7 in that way. Area 7 is headed for glory, fool. No one can stop Area 7, no damn Aussie fool anyway." We at the Daily Squeegy have done some research and we have found out that this type of thing is happening all over the world. Sir Walter Raleigh's estate is being bought out by a wrestling potato called 'The Masher' and Dame Thora Hird is being hassled by a bogus stairlift who goes by the dubious name 'Steve'. Thora said, "[It] just won't let me up the stairs anymore without stealing my Bafta's." But for now, keep tuned to your televisions and you can see the comedy stylings of Area 7 on BBC in the new year.