Squandering the Blue

Squandering the Blue is Kate Braverman's debut story collection that presents a gripping and sensuous exploration of Southern California's underbelly, depicting the lives of women amidst heat, glamour, and devastation. Through interconnected stories, Braverman vividly portrays characters entangled in their desires and addictions, facing moments of fracture and transformation. The collection includes a diverse range of women navigating complex realities—such as escaping abusive relationships and confronting the challenges of motherhood and sobriety—revealing how they shape or conceal their experiences in pursuit of a life that seems just out of reach.