Offering a divine blend of sensual honesty and spiritual resonance, Mad Enough to Love You: Desire invites readers to be transformed by desire and pleasure. It is the first instalment in a planned trilogy, taking place at the intersection of passion, surrender, and self-liberation. Blurring genres through literary innovation, it is set against Bali’s shifting seasons, which mirror the protagonist’s personal metamorphosis from desire and intimacy to liberation and surrender. When a British artist in her fifties is seeking peace and solitude from a life of heartbreak, she hires a contractor to finish her home in Bali. However, the instant spark between her and the married young man leads her down a difficult path, ultimately uncovering her buried hunger for personal freedom. Confronting the politics of feminine desire through the lens of age, shame, agency, and personal autonomy, the new novel bravely challenges societal norms while offering a raw look at the complex truths and the existential tension of an unconventional relationship.
Alex Florschutz is a passionate author and multifaceted artist who inspires people and uplifts communities through her work. Having earned a master’s degree in Art Psychotherapy, her work blends different mediums such as visual art, literature, and embodied psychology, all meant to help people reclaim their authentic selves. Now making her debut in the world of fiction, her new novel is the raw embodiment of lived human experiences. Through fiction, she bravely explores how acts of love and desire can function as tools for personal growth and transformation. In addition to her work as an author and artist, she is also a coveted guide and mentor who has helped countless people unlock their talents and eliminate their limiting blocks. Her new novel marks the beginning of a bold yet inspiring literary trilogy that takes readers on a journey where art and emotion collide.
If you are in Bali for the literary festival, come along to the launch to meet Alex and grab a signed copy.
