The cycle of life as seen through the eyes of “Eve A. Floriste” is full of contradictions: beauty and decay, sensuality, violence, desire, and anguish. Haunted by memories of abuse, she expresses herself through passion, promiscuity, and even self-harm.Fresh Cut is the true story of a wild young woman with a dark past who finds refuge in the colorful world of the floral industry. Author E. J. Bouinatchova looks at Eve’s life without delicacy or apology. Self-mockery and gallows humor abound; readers will shudder one moment, laugh the next, and ultimately will find a seed of inspiration in Eve’s story. E.J. Bouinatchova was born in New England when people actually still farmed and fished for a living. She currently enjoys the crazy big-city life of Los Angeles. Confessing to a lifelong love of books, she spent most of her childhood in the land of make-believe. Previous occupations include florist, jazz & blues singer, Shakespearean actress, and video game tester. She readily admits to being a video game nut and an unabashed sci-fi/fantasy nerd, as well as a horror fanatic. E.J. embraces contradictions, adoring the fanciful but devoting herself to logic, science, and critical thinking.