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Author: Lindsay Lees
Release Date: June 14, 2021
Publisher: Lindsay Lees
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: 299
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo
To Escape a Fully Controlled "Utopian" City-State, There Is Only One Way Out — To Single-Handedly Confront This Scary and Absurd World.
In less than a year, fifteen-year-old Gypsy Capone will be considered a woman
in Ovoidia, a “utopian” city-state where every woman can be approached for
immediate sex by any man, where curving architecture adds weird whimsy, sporks
are the only cutlery, and true intimacy between the genders is a sign of
suspect subversion. After all, if a woman just plays along, she’ll also do her
job and have children, with the reward of a fine home in the “Communities,”
where she and the other “Mamas” live together in harmony with everything they
need. Right?
The irony: Diam and Isis, the two
leaders of Ovoidia, are themselves females. Fun, yes! And just below the
surface, perversely sinister. They personally execute these precise sacrifices
by women to establish their “happy,” absurdly totalitarian utopia, and are
backed up by their chosen army of male “crusaders,” enforcing a crime-free,
fully controlled society.
Men are relegated to work in the
“City” where they may “enjoy”—right there on the street if they wish—any woman
they want and are welcome to satisfy their sexual and emotional needs at
establishments called Gaje Clubs where only the most “gifted” among women are
chosen to work.
Not surprisingly, in Ovoidia women
have evolved until they feel nothing of sexual pleasure. But in Gypsy’s deepest
heart, she realizes her own dark secret: she is the exception. Next, she
discovers to her horror that her secret, if known, could result in the ultimate
punishment—genital mutilation.
To save her body and even her soul,
Gypsy chooses a dangerous path—to single-handedly confront this scary and
absurd world. She has the support of her allegiant sister Sadie and Miles
Devine, a rogue, secretly gay crusader, and also “Doctor,” a morally
questionable physician to help her. But none of them fathom the levels of
paradox, incongruity, and twisted evil they will soon face, and the ride
becomes something even Gypsy could have never imagined.
Can Gipsy Survive this Fully
Controlled “Utopian” City-State?
Disclaimer: The Willing may contain triggering and/or sensitive material.
Sexual violence, human trafficking, sexual assault and abuse are topics
mentioned in the book.
Review:
“The Willing is an unusually deep commentary on a malignant dysfunction in our
society, dressed in fishnet utopian stockings. While the premise and its
sensual details push the boundaries of belief, a community that is ostensibly
focused on the greater good but is governed by fear and hypocrisy fits
perfectly in the dystopian genre. Gypsy's character is flawed and immature in
many ways, but her shield-like honesty is refreshing among a sea of conformists.
A rather feminist piece filled with satire on the state of equality, The
Willing is weighty and serious in its message, and sad in its reflection of how
women are treated in our modern world. For a change from the norm, Lindsay Lees
provides a gripping story that will have you thinking deeply about the
importance of the relationships in your life.”--Jennifer Jackson
IndiesToday.com
A day in my writing life
The most productive time in my writing life is when I’m drafting a novel. It’s the time when I’m most inspired but also requires the most discipline and dedication. In order to have a successful writing day I like to stick to a strict routine as much as possible. When I wake up I start the day with black coffee followed by some exercise either a walk or yoga. Once I’ve finished that and eaten breakfast I can sit down with my notebook and start creating scenes and writing notes and ideas that come to mind. I always need to write down ideas as quickly as possible because some thoughts are fleeting and if I don’t capture them as soon as I can they could be gone forever. In order to maintain focus I need to make sure that I don’t get hungry and that I always have something to drink at hand. Depending on if I’m drafting new material or editing determines how much time per day I spend working. I can typically spend more hours editing than creating fresh pages. When I’m drafting I prefer to write in the morning and then move on to other daily tasks or the other jobs that I have. The entire routine isn’t perfect and I do have to stop myself from procrastinating at certain points. I always appreciate the feeling of productivity once I’ve worked a little each day though and that keeps me motivated to get up and do it again the next day.
Lindsay Lees
is originally from Los Angeles. She holds dual citizenship in the United States
and the United Kingdom, and while growing up and later in college, she split
her time between the two countries.
Lindsay
earned a B.A. in 2008 from Manchester Metropolitan University, and next an
M.F.A. in Creative Writing from California College of the Arts. The Willing is Lindsay’s
debut novel. She currently lives a quiet Southern life with her husband and a
houseful of pets.
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