Title: ROADMAPS FOR THE SEXUALLY CHALLENGED
[All's Not Fair in Love or War]
Author: Marlan Warren
Publisher: Roadmap Girl Publications
Release Date: 2/23/2015
ASIN: B00TYKV5ZG
Genres: Contemporary Women's Fiction
World War II Japanese American Internment; Divorce;
Interracial Dating
Print Length: 332 pages
Available: Amazon Digital Services - Kindle E-Book Only
"The mind cannot process sex."
--Roadmaps for the Sexually Challenged
SUMMARY:
Two people meet, both with the "band-aids still on" from broken relationships and carrying the scars of their history. Set in the mid-90s with the O.J.
trial in the background and plenty of L.A. vibe, this funny, steamy novel follows a hot romance between a divorcing woman in her late 30s and a 40-year old Japanese American man who
bears the scars suffered by his family during World War II. Her women friends cheer from the sidelines, but also struggle with
their own hard-won beliefs about love and sex. The story explores two main concepts echoed in the words of her friends: “The mind cannot process sex” and "Don’t go
unconscious for love."
REVIEWS:
A great read, a page turner. Marlan’s narrative skills
result in sparkling and effortless prose. However, be not fooled by its ease.
Her novel (part memoir), years in the works, is carefully, precisely and
cleverly crafted. It’s funny and moving. Carrie with her dilemmas, passion
and hopes is so real. A great read. A sequel please!--Pawel Kuczynski, Delos Films (Deaf Ears Madness Blog)
Set
in 1990’s L.A. against the backdrop of the 1994 O.J. Simpson trial.
What sets this book apart is its key messages as it deals with
relationships across different cultures while addressing the realities
women face when change is enforced upon them by life-altering events
such as divorce. Carrie Walker, the lead character, now alone after many
years of marriage, has to go through various stages to reinvent herself
and find what and whom she really wants in her life. Her steamy
relationship with the Japanese American Shane is part of that cathartic
process. From this point of view the book is really more contemporary
women’s fiction than erotic romance.
--Celia Conrad, Author of Alicia Allen Investigates Trilogy
Funny,
sexy and seems true about life at a time in L.A. Fast paced, it depicts
everyone's desire to be loved, to be whole, and its compassionate about
our failures while also proud of our occasional successes. Recommended
to those with some experience in life, because it's not a fairy tale.
Very entertaining.--Howard Mandel, Author of Future Jazz and National Public Radio producer
Marlan
Warren is a witty, wild, highly observant writer who has her way with
words. ‘Roadmaps for the Sexually Challenged’ is crazy, sad, sexy fun.
An intimate look at the wild side of cross-cultural relationships and
the power of the Tao.
—Judith Fein, Author of My Life Is a Trip: The Transformative Magic of Travel
Funny,
sexy and seems true about life at a time in L.A. Fast paced, it depicts
everyone's desire to be loved, to be whole, and its compassionate about
our failures while also proud of our occasional successes. Recommended
to those with some experience in life, because it's not a fairy tale.
Very entertaining.--Howard Mandel, Author of Future Jazz and National Public Radio producer
Marlan
Warren is a witty, wild, highly observant writer who has her way with
words. ‘Roadmaps for the Sexually Challenged’ is crazy, sad, sexy fun.
An intimate look at the wild side of cross-cultural relationships and
the power of the Tao.If you've ever traveled a rough road of romance anywhere, and got lost, "Roadmaps" can take you back. Retrace your steps and you will recognize landmarks you might have missed before, in the same places you once took a wrong turn. Wherever you may travel, may you come to a point like "Roadmaps" brings us to, with a dazzling three hundred and sixty degree view.--Honor Bright, Amazon Reviewer
