OKPsyche

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By Anya Johanna DeNiro

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OKPsyche by Anya Johanna DeNiro is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of identity and self-discovery in a near-future world. It follows the journey of characters navigating a landscape filled with digital and psychological challenges that blur the lines between reality and virtual existence. As they grapple with personal and existential dilemmas, the story explores themes of connection, transformation, and the quest for meaning amidst technological advancements.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate imaginative storytelling that blends elements of fantasy with rich, emotional depth. The narrative offers a unique journey through character exploration and self-discovery, appealing to those who love a mix of heartfelt introspection and creative world-building.

OKPsyche

"An unnamed trans woman is looking for a sense of belonging, a better relationship with her son, and friends that aren't imaginary in this playful and aching short novel"--

National advertising. Galleys giveaway: LibraryThing, Indie Bookstores. Readings: Saint Paul & Minneapolis, MN; Duluth, MN; Marshall, MN; Iowa City, IO. More TBA.

Description

In this playful and aching short novel, an unnamed trans woman is on an epic journey to find the place where she belongs.

As she navigates her many realities, she must wrestle with anxieties and fears about the world. Her son and her ex live in another state. Environmental disasters are being outsourced to the Midwest. She can't decide whether or not to unbox the companion automaton under her bed. And some of her friends may not just be ghosting her, they might not even be real.

OKPsyche is a fever-pitched odyssey through the joys, fears, and weirdness of trans adulthood, parenthood, and selfhood in the contemporary world.

‘That trust in emotional urgency over conventional logic to guide a story is, for me, a critical part of a queer aesthetic. Coming out is about obeying an interior, often inarticulable emotional push over majority logics... DeNiro's gorgeous and emotionally flawless navigation... is masterful, cerebral but full of complex feeling, and nothing short of word-magic.’ - Theodore McCombs, Fiction Unbound

‘Surreal and lyrical.’ - Publishers Weekly

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Anya Johanna DeNiro's OKPsyche receives accolades for its lyrical and emotionally resonant storytelling, centred on a trans woman's journey to find belonging in a world rife with environmental and societal challenges. Reviewers praise the novel's complex portrayal of self-discovery and connection, its evocative and poetic prose, and its ability to blend speculative elements with profound emotional truths. The narrative is described as both surreal and grounded, offering a vivid exploration of identity, hope, and resilience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781618732088

Publisher: Small Beer Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Small Beer Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Anya Johanna DeNiro is a fiction writer and editor living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She is the author of City of a Thousand Feelings and the forthcoming short novel OKPysche. Her fiction has been on the Honor Roll for the Otherwise Award, on the shortlist for the O.Henry Award, and a finalist for the Theodore Sturgeon Award. Her stories have appeared in many magazines and anthologies, including Catapult, Strange Horizons, DIAGRAM, Asimov's, and Fence.