A groundbreaking, anachronistic experiment in literature informed by the countertraditions of New Narrative and queer writing
Judith, an academic celebrity, and Wendy, a slightly less famous academic celebrity, fall in love. They break up. In her ensuing grief, Wendy finds herself in a pornographic, epistolary haze that slumps toward the narrative. Fueled by the only things that cut through the pain—sex and democratic theory—Wendy takes us along on her wild ride toward self-actualization. In Claire Star Finch’s first novel, love and the void question each other in action. Claire Star Finch (born 1988) is a Paris-based experimental writer and performer. In 2024 they completed a doctorate in Gender Studies at the University of Paris 8 that explores the literary queerfeminisms of Kathy Acker, Hélène Cixous, Violette Leduc and Audre Lorde.
STATUS: Forthcoming | 9/16/2025
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FORMAT: Pbk, 4 x 7 in. / 200 pgs / 1 b&w. LIST PRICE: U.S. $18.95 LIST PRICE: CANADA $27.95 ISBN: 9782492650161 PUBLISHER: After 8 Books AVAILABLE: 9/16/2025 DISTRIBUTION: D.A.P. RETAILER DISC: TRADE PUBLISHING STATUS: Forthcoming AVAILABILITY: Awaiting stock TERRITORY: NA LA ASIA AU/NZ AFR ME
A groundbreaking, anachronistic experiment in literature informed by the countertraditions of New Narrative and queer writing
Judith, an academic celebrity, and Wendy, a slightly less famous academic celebrity, fall in love. They break up. In her ensuing grief, Wendy finds herself in a pornographic, epistolary haze that slumps toward the narrative. Fueled by the only things that cut through the pain—sex and democratic theory—Wendy takes us along on her wild ride toward self-actualization. In Claire Star Finch’s first novel, love and the void question each other in action.
Claire Star Finch (born 1988) is a Paris-based experimental writer and performer. In 2024 they completed a doctorate in Gender Studies at the University of Paris 8 that explores the literary queerfeminisms of Kathy Acker, Hélène Cixous, Violette Leduc and Audre Lorde.
