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I think the title, Soft Core, sets the tone and creates a slinky pink atmosphere for the reader to sink into. It is of course a double entendre, calling to mind the Vaseline-smeared lenses of softcore pornography and long smooth limbs, but also the notion of a literally soft core, a tummy fully relaxed and vulnerable, sloping over one's waistband. I think the title tells you everything you need to know about our main character, Ruth, someone who tries to be tough and brave but is actually, deep down, quite soft and sweet.
What's in a name?
The name Ruth just came to me; I take names very seriously and feel that they have to be summoned. Ruth is a woman of...[read on]
Q&A with Brittany Newell.
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