Guest Post from Harold Phifer, Author of My Bully, My Aunt, & Her Final Gift

A brutally honest—and wickedly funny—memoir about surviving family, trauma, and Aunt Kathy.

Welcome to my stop on the Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour for My Bully, My Aunt, & Her Final Gift by Harold Phifer! If you love edgy, brutally honest memoirs with a dark sense of humor, keep reading. There’s a Starbucks giveaway, a guest post, and all the details on this memoir.

Quick Summary:

In My Bully, My Aunt, & Her Final Gift, Harold Phifer revisits his turbulent childhood under the rule of a domineering aunt who blended twisted wisdom with biting cruelty. Part memoir, part emotional exorcism, this darkly funny and brutally honest account explores how one woman’s harsh presence haunted his early years—and how her death, oddly enough, became the first step toward healing. With unflinching candor and unexpected humor, Phifer turns trauma into storytelling gold in this unforgettable look at survival, family, and the strange gifts we inherit from those who hurt us most.

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📘 About the Book

My Bully, My Aunt, & Her Final Gift
By Harold Phifer
Published by DreamEmpire Publishing on March 18, 2025
Genres: Own Voices, Memoir
Formats: Audiobook, eBook, Paperback
Pages: 136

In "My Bully, My Aunt, and Her Final Gift", Harold Phifer revisits the complicated relationship he shared with his late Aunt Kathy, a woman who stood as the antithesis of positivity in his life. Despite her domineering and often cruel behavior, her passing left Harold with an unexpected opportunity for humor, healing, and reflection.

As he plans her memorial—a gathering that no one seems eager to attend—Harold's childhood memories resurface, pulling him back into a world shaped by his aunt's unpredictable rules and twisted philosophies.

Blending heartfelt truths with laugh-out-loud moments, Harold weaves a tale of resilience, self-discovery, and ultimately, redemption.

This memoir offers a lighthearted yet honest look at how even the darkest relationships can leave behind gifts of wisdom and self-awareness.

 

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📚 Where to Find My Bully, My Aunt, & Her Final Gift

Available on Amazon:

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🎤 Guest Post from Harold Phifer

Today, I’m excited to welcome author Harold Phifer to the blog for a guest post that’s anything but ordinary. While we’re spotlighting his memoir My Bully, My Aunt, & Her Final Gift on this tour, Harold’s also giving us a no-holds-barred sneak peek at his newest release, A Fool Indeed—a wild, irreverent ride full of revenge, chaos, and unforgettable characters. Buckle up… this one’s got everything from baby oil to Dog Sugar.

📘 Can you tell us about your most recent release, A Fool Indeed?
Charlie Mo is the only guy who can turn a dream into a nightmare. Here’s a guy that has life by the tail with all the stars aligned. Yet, he chooses to chase after revenge and a loved one who got away.

🎬 What was your favorite scene to create?
The Tail-End strip club scene. Nonetheless, security stayed on top of me and pinned my face down to the floor amongst the dollar bills, cigarette buds, chicken wings, spilled beer, baby oil, discarded panties, splattered jism, and used condoms.

This was an awkward and unique position to watch a female revue. I wouldn’t suggest that vantage for obvious reasons.

As I looked up, the infamous Dog Sugar was calling the shots while giving support to Tin Can. I knew a rat when I saw one, but now I had mice to deal with.

🐍 Who is your favorite character in this book, and why?
Actually, the crooked and infamous “Dog Sugar.” He was crooked and evil in so many ways. I don’t think his mother would have loved him!

🪙 Why did you decide to write the series, The Fool's Gold Chronicles?
I wanted to give readers something that would arouse, titillate, and amuse them. I definitely wanted to put my weird and humorous spin on love and relationships.

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 Final Thoughts

Equal parts emotional and unapologetic, My Bully, My Aunt, & Her Final Gift is perfect for readers who enjoy memoirs with grit, humor, and heart. If you like books that turn pain into punchlines, this one's for you. Be sure to follow the tour and enter the giveaway below! Let me know in the comments what you will order if you win the Starbucks card!

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🎁 Giveaway!

Enter below for your chance to win a $15 Starbucks gift card, courtesy of Harold Phifer. Because even if Aunt Kathy wouldn’t approve, caffeine is always a good idea.

Pro tip: Each stop on the tour offers a new entry opportunity!