1973

by heeyiitspaige

Jess Mariano is an author, a recluse who published his book- The Subsect- on a whim and never expected to become the next J.D. Salinger. Rory Gilmore is an aspiring journalist whose career has been put on hold because of her relationship and who needs to prove her worth. So she decides to take on the story of a lifetime, no matter the cost. AU Lit, full summary inside.

1. Summary

Summary

The year is 1973, and after months on the shelves, The Subsect is still the most popular subject of conversation among teenagers. It's author, known to his readers as J. Mariano, is an enigma, whose face and personality remains a mystery to all of his fans. A regular J.D. Salinger, Mariano is sought out by every journalist in the business, but no one knows where to find him and when they do, he refuses an interview.

Enter Rory Gilmore, a young journalist whose work ethic is overshadowed by the fact that she's dating the boss's son. After Logan proposes and then gives someone else in the office a promotion- a promotion that she deserved- Rory decides to leave Hartford and chase the story of a lifetime. She's going to find J. Mariano.

Hey guys!

I told you I'd come up with a full length Literati plot, and I did! I'm so excited for this story and I have so much in store for you guys. Shout of to Sabrina for helping me to form this plot and work out the kinks, and to Chantal and Missy for being fabulous. Love you guys!