I made the paper!
My gender studies professor has reviewed my book for the local newspaper in Sarasota!
8th Annual New College of Florida Book Guide:
"Maladaptation" (Queermojo, Rebel Sartori Press, 2009) is an impressive first novel by L.A. Fields, currently completing her B.A. at New College. It follows Marley Kurtz, who leaves Florida to enter a program for troubled youth in rural Colorado. So how does the story of the American rebel play out in the 21st century? Marley and his fellow misfits form a quirky cohort; each is scarred and trying to balance independence and the need for love. These characters keep us on edge; readers can't quite trust the no-longer-innocent teenagers. Still, Fields balances pessimistic realism and the optimism of a certain American dream. The novel offers no resolution, but we share the kids' hope for a new day. Me, I'm waiting for Fields' next novel. She has already published several short stories, including "Happiness" in "Cool Thing: The Best New Gay Fiction From Young American Writers" (Running Press, 2008).
8th Annual New College of Florida Book Guide:
"Maladaptation" (Queermojo, Rebel Sartori Press, 2009) is an impressive first novel by L.A. Fields, currently completing her B.A. at New College. It follows Marley Kurtz, who leaves Florida to enter a program for troubled youth in rural Colorado. So how does the story of the American rebel play out in the 21st century? Marley and his fellow misfits form a quirky cohort; each is scarred and trying to balance independence and the need for love. These characters keep us on edge; readers can't quite trust the no-longer-innocent teenagers. Still, Fields balances pessimistic realism and the optimism of a certain American dream. The novel offers no resolution, but we share the kids' hope for a new day. Me, I'm waiting for Fields' next novel. She has already published several short stories, including "Happiness" in "Cool Thing: The Best New Gay Fiction From Young American Writers" (Running Press, 2008).