Book cover with angry stick figure and volcano titled 'Stupid Volcano' by Clay Dyson.

A volcano erupts on Bermelle Island. Regional geologist Olivia is horrified. The eruption will continue for years. Ash will darken the sky and smother the ground. If nothing changes, this is the beginning of the end. Mass extinction.

While scientists and governments scramble for an answer, Doug claims he can plug the volcano. He is a berry farmer by trade, but his passion is trolling on social media.

Olivia is stunned when Doug is given the green light to face the volcano. Could humanity’s last chapter be written as one of Doug’s memes, or will this troll become a folk hero?

Why a Volcano that's Stupid?

The idea began with a volcano that wouldn’t stop erupting. In May 2021, social media felt like it was reaching a boiling point. That gave me the angle for the story

I switched from omniscient third person to close third person, giving each character the perspective for their own chapters. Doug’s chapters reflect his outsized ego. Olivia constantly questions her place among ridiculous people

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The cover started with a few sketches, but I couldn’t find colors that worked for the scene. Red stood out, perhaps because it matched the rage of Doug shouting

I was fine keeping him as a stick figure. It suited the story’s less serious tone

Why a Volcano that's Stupid?

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