Three Rivers Press: Lizard Tales — The Wit and Wisdom of Ron Shirley

Three Rivers Press invites you to a humorous, high-spirited memoir that blends grit with wit. Lizard Tales: The Wit and Wisdom of Ron Shirley collects stories from Ron Shirley, the star of Lizard Lick Towing, delivering a vivid portrait of life in a small town where humor often outsmarts trouble.

Ron Shirley’s voice shines through every page with practical humor and sharp insight. The book gathers a lifetime of anecdotes, from childhood mischief in the Carolina countryside to the fast-paced days on the tow lot, all told with warmth and honesty. It is a celebration of resilience, quick thinking, and the kind of storytelling that sticks with you long after the last page.

What you’ll discover

• Colorful, real-life vignettes from repo work and towing, told with humor and candor
• A gallery of Ronisms and the lighthearted philosophy fans call Ron-osophy
• A vivid sense of place, from rural Carolina lanes to Myrtle Beach summers, painted with sensory detail
• Energetic, bite-sized chapters that balance tension with lighthearted moments

Inside the pages

• Short, episodic scenes you can skim between daily tasks or settle into on a quiet evening
• Scenes that immerse you in the atmosphere: the hum of machinery, the warmth of asphalt, the chatter of a tight crew
• Character moments with family, friends, and unlikely encounters that feel both familiar and larger-than-life

Who it’s for

If you enjoy Southern humor and memoirs with a fearless, blunt narrator, this book offers an inviting window into a life where wit often wins the moment and every day brings a new story to tell.