Get Ready to Dive into the Uncharted Depths of Identity

Unsolicited Press is proud to unleash DEPTH CONTROL, a revolutionary collection of essays by Lauren W. Westerfield that shatters the boundaries of genre and form. This unflinching exploration of identity, queerness, and bodily autonomy will leave you breathless.

In DEPTH CONTROL, Westerfield masterfully weaves a hypnotic tapestry of lyrical prose and fragmented reflections, plunging readers into the raw, sensory world of coming of age, love, loss, and transformation. The body becomes both a vessel and a map, charting the intersections of desire, injury, and acceptance.

Critics rave about this electrifying achievement:

"Frank in its imagery, intoxicating in its language... a vivisection of the self and its desires."

     — Kim Barnes, Pulitzer Prize Finalist

"I’ve never read (semi) autobiographical quite like this... still feel its glow upon my pores."

     — Diana Khoi Nguyen, National Book Award Finalist

"Plunging inside the body... redefines the narrative of approach. I’m completely immersed."

     — Kristine Langley Mahler, Author of Curing Season: Artifacts

DEPTH CONTROL is not just a book; it's an experience. It's for anyone who has ever sought to understand themselves through the people and places they inhabit. Don't miss this unforgettable journey into the depths of selfhood.

Book Details:

  • Publication Date: April 15, 2025

  • ISBN: 978-1-956692-94-5

  • List Price: $17.95

  • Distributor: Asterism Books

Order Now at Unsolicited Press and get ready to immerse yourself in a world that will leave you changed forever. 

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