Francesca Lia Block is celebrated for her distinctive literary voice, masterfully weaving together the magical and the mundane, often set against the backdrop of an alternative California. Her prose is characterized by a dreamlike quality, lyrical language, and a profound exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the search for identity, particularly within the lives of young women. The author embraces formal experimentation, frequently infusing her narratives with elements of magical realism and queer literature. Her writing is lauded for its originality and its capacity to resonate deeply with readers on both emotional and intellectual levels.
Francesca Lia Block creatively reinterprets nine classic fairy tales, infusing them with her unique and lyrical language. The stories are transformed, offering fresh perspectives and unexpected twists that challenge traditional narratives. Through her imaginative storytelling, Block explores themes of identity, love, and the complexities of life, inviting readers to see familiar tales in a new light.
From bestselling author Francesca Lia Block, an imaginative new guide to dating based on the timeless wisdom of myth, folklore, and fairy tales.Navigating the world of dating can be like wandering an enchanted forest, full of creatures with peculiar habits and baffling behavior. In Wood Nymph Seeks Centaur , Francesca Lia Block provides a guide to this often-treacherous terrain, classifying all those mystifying men and women into various types of mythical forest fauna―Fauns and Werewolves, Mermaids and Banshees.After answering questions to determine your own type, you can learn to identify others―with the help of illustrations from artist Fumi Nakamura. By reading up on the various types' favorite activities, likely professions, sexual preferences, and parenting styles, you'll gain insight into compatible creatures. If you're a Wood Nymph (like Block), you could get your heart broken by a fickle Satyr, but if you can track down the strong, soulful Centaurs of the forest, you just might be on the path to true love. Clever and insightful, Wood Nymph Seeks Centaur is an invaluable guide for any dating creature.
Exploring themes of friendship, intimacy, and love's transformative nature, this new fiction by Francesca Lia Block delves into the emotional connections that shape our lives. The narrative highlights the healing power of relationships, showcasing how love can mend wounds and foster personal growth. Block's signature lyrical style brings depth to the characters and their journeys, making it a poignant read for those seeking connection and understanding in their own lives.
Francesca Lia Block, Tochter einer Malerin und eines Dichters, lebt mit ihrem Mann und ihren Kindern in Los Angeles. Die Geschichten, die sie erzählt, sind jedoch wie von einer anderen Welt. Sie liebt die griechischen Sagen und Gabriel Garcia Marquez' Romane, deren magischen Realismus sie sich zum Vorbild genommen hat. Sie selbst beschreibt ihre Geschichten als „moderne Märchen mit besonderem Dreh“.
„Geschichten, die Eis zum Schmelzen bringen!“ Kirkus Reviews Ein Buch für Fans von Tobsha Learners Erotikseller Quiver: Die schöne Plum scheint ein normales Mädchen zu sein - bis sie entdeckt, dass sie eine besondere Gabe besitzt: Wer mit ihr schläft, findet danach die große Liebe. Und Plum ist gerne bereit, ihre Freunde und Freundinnen glücklich zu machen. „Erotik für Leserinnen, die Legenden der Leidenschaft mit einem magischen Touch mögen.“ Publishers Weekly
Violet will Drehbuchautorin werden - und sie ist begabt. Ständig sucht sie Ihre Umgebung ab nach Typen und nach Storys für das geplante Filmspektakel. Der Aufstieg zur Starautorin, um die sich die TV-Stationen reißen, ist kaum aufzuhalten. Bevor Violet aber ganz abhebt, stellt ihre beste Freundin Claire sie wieder auf die Füße.
This collection features stories of love amidst vampires. From a fugitive vampire forced to trust a boy who might work for the group bent on destroying her, to the legendary romance of two immortals whose love compels them to risk everything, this exciting, heart-pounding collection brings new meaning to the words 'love you forever.'