Book Buzz: 200 Monas by Jan Saenz

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3 months ago

“I am endlessly fascinated by sexuality—it’s almost embarrassing how much it shows in my published works. Similarly, I’m always exploring grief and the loss of innocence. Writing 200 Monas felt like a fun way to explore both simultaneously. The intersection between grief and sex somehow reminded me of being young, when the death of my father coincided with my spring awakening; I was always seeking refuge in romantic relationships, sexy films, and perverted conversations with my friends. I wanted to write something that captured that dichotomy in some way, this idea of being sad and horny at the same time.”
― Jan Saenz, Interview, Writers Digest

What booksellers are saying about 200 Monas

After her mother dies, Arvy has 48 hours to sell the drugs she left behind or else she dies. A funny story about grief, sex, and drugs. I loved every aspect of this unhinged, drug-fueled adventure.
― Anna, The Underground Bookshop, Carrollton, Georgia | BUY
Not totally marketed as horror but I definitely felt the dread. This book was sexy, uncomfortable, and skin-crawling in several ways. Will be a fun recommend for more adventurous readers
― Zack Sunda, Novel., Memphis, Tennessee | BUY
Well THAT was a wild ride. I’m discovering that “unhinged feminist fiction” is a sub-genre that really resonates with me. And this was definitely unhinged.
― Kate Snyder, Plaid Elephant Books, Danville, Kentucky | BUY
This was a fun read that is equally heartfelt as it was wild and sexy.
― Annastasia Williams, The Bottom, Knoxville, Tennessee | BUY

About Jan Saenz

Jan Saenz is an author, poet, and educator who lives near Houston, Texas. 200 Monas is her debut novel.

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