PUNK DISCO BOHEMIAN (description, reviews, excerpts, mentions)

Punk Disco Bohemian is a literary transgressive novel and queer coming-of-age story set in 1970s Provincetown. Full of literary and musical allusions, it also celebrates literature, music and a unique time and place.

This is an action-packed adventure about a young woman and the choices she makes to forge her independence in a gay mecca despite familial and societal obstacles. 

Five-Star Customer Reviews:

"Unsolicited review: Highly recommend this work. Read it in one sitting. The wild and evocative world of Provincetown in the 70s is expressed beautifully and clearly. Both challenging and lovely to be brought back into that time. Well worth the read. Great work Arya! Punk Disco Bohemian available in Google Play." Candyce Lucien Rusk, writer

"...This is a fast-paced, finely wrought narrative that brought me an avalanche of cultural touchstones, which made me love the book even more. Jenkins is a master storyteller, from start to finish!" - Michelle M. Reale, Amazon review

"...While the book is a must read for anyone who grew up in the 70s, it's truly a must read for all. Don't pass this one up! It's a joy to read." - Margaret A. Crisalli, Amazon review

"This book reminds me of my youth and trying to discover what really matters to me. Arya F. Jenkins really knows how to keep your interest, clearly capturing every event as it unfolds." - Lee Carver, Amazon review

"Very readable. Main character that you care about. Full of life adventures." - A.M., Amazon review

"...The story follows Ali's unconventional path in life, and I found the ending very satisfying." - Amazon Customer

Print version is available via most bookstores and online via Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Punk-Disco-Bohemian-Arya-Jenkins/dp/1648903797/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr2_1?crid=247KPAP9RVLXM&keywords=punk+disco+bohemian+by+mary+jenkins&qid=1649710509&sprefix=punk+disco+bohemian+by+ary+jenkins%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-1-fkmr2 and through the publisher NineStar Press for $13.99.

For a signed copy of Punk Disco Bohemian, forward $20 to cover the cost of the book, postage, shipping and handling, and your snail mail address via PayPal to arya.jenkins@yahoo.com.

Press: 

"Punk Disco Bohemian is a bold and important eyewitness account of the 1970s. In addition to being enlightening, it's fun to read. When I finished reading, I wanted more. I hope that Arya F. Jenkins is planning a sequel." - Cultural Daily https://buff.ly/3xDkGos

"The book captures a heady combination of music and literature...There were so many talking points... that the reader would find exciting...I rate this book four out of four stars." - Online Book Club https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnSDwOJWcFE

Excerpts:
https://culturaldaily.com/excerpt-punk-disco-bohemian-by-arya-f-jenkins/

https://www.wickedgayways.org/new-page-70

Mentions:
https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/provincetown-banner/2021/10/12/provincetown-novel/6095450001/
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