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A FUNNY
THING HAPPENED

JAMES ASP

An Excerpt from the Book

Sometimes the funniest moments arrive when you least expect them.

A Funny Thing Happened is built from those moments — small stories that make you laugh first, then pause, then remember your own.

Each story is brief, vivid, and real — pulled straight from lived experience, where humor and humanity collide.

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About the Author

James Asp

James Asp is a storyteller who finds humor, meaning, and reflection in the ordinary moments of life. Drawing from childhood memories, family life, faith, work, friendships, and unexpected encounters, his stories feel familiar — as if you’ve lived them yourself. His writing blends dry humor, self-awareness, nostalgia, and honesty, offering readers laughter without cruelty and reflection without preaching. Each piece stands on its own, yet together they form a portrait of a life shaped by experience, mistakes, kindness, and grace.

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This book isn’t about grand events — it’s about the moments that sneak up on you.

From childhood mishaps and small-town memories to adult misadventures, spiritual reflections, and laugh-out-loud misunderstandings, A Funny Thing Happened reminds readers that life’s best stories are often the ones never meant to be told.

Perfect for:

  • Readers who enjoy short, true stories
  • Fans of humor with heart
  • Anyone who appreciates storytelling that feels personal and genuine

Stories

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Book Reviews

A Funny Thing Happened is a heartfelt collection of short stories that balance humor and honesty. James Asp turns everyday experiences into moments that make you laugh, think, and remember your own life along the way.

This book caught me off guard I picked it up expecting humor, but found myself thinking about my own life more than once. The stories are short, honest, and genuinely funny in a way that feels real, not forced.

Chandler Amazon

It feels like sitting across from someone who’s just telling you stories — the kind you don’t want interrupted. Some made me laugh out loud, others made me pause. That mix is rare.

Lostflower2 Amazon

Each story stands on its own, which makes it easy to read a few at a time. What surprised me most was how much heart there is beneath the humor.

Beth A Keller Amazon

These stories reminded me of things I’d forgotten childhood moments, awkward experiences, and the strange lessons life teaches when you’re not paying attention. Very relatable.

Amazon Customer Amazon

Honest, unpolished in the best way, and refreshingly human. It doesn’t try too hard, and that’s exactly why it works.

Allayna Carnahan Amazon

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James Asp is a U.S. Army veteran, author, and storyteller whose writing blends humor, honesty, and reflection. A Funny Thing Happened captures the moments that make life meaningful — often when we least expect it.

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