There’s a particular grief that comes from growing up in Florida: loving a place while watching it become increasingly inaccessible in real time. Vanessa Frances’ debut novel “Orange Island” understands that feeling intimately. It’s set in a near-future version of the state shaped by climate collapse and runaway development, but its emotional center is quieter […]
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Interview: Before St. Pete talk, ‘Orange Island’ author Vanessa Frances talks about being a professional yearner, love for Florida and more
She’s at Tombolo Books on May 21.
