Brittany Newell's upcoming novel 'Soft Core,' set for February 4 release, tells the story of Ruth, a sex worker searching for her missing ex-boyfriend, Dino, in San Francisco's kink scene. While the plot centers on a mystery, Newell emphasizes it's fundamentally a love story. Drawing from her own experiences as a sex worker, she explores themes of identity, acceptance, and intimacy, revealing Ruth's vulnerabilities and interactions within her unique setting. The novel combines elements of romance and suspense, delving deeply into the interpersonal dynamics of sex work.
I had been trying to find the right format to write about all of my funny and tragic and tender sex work stories.
Ruth's scent is a powerful metaphor that represents her identity in the complex world she navigates in the book.
The longer Dino's missing, the more eerie his absence seems to Ruth, causing her to unravel.
Newell writes about Ruth's sessions with clients and their myriad kinks with unabashed detail.
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