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Will there be a class mom 5?? I feel like I have to know what Max is like in high school! I’m so attached to all the characters!

Laurie Gelman No plans yet! I'd love to continue the story of Jen and her crazy family but right now I'm trying to write something completely different...a story about a missing child in the 1970's. Not as much fun as a Class Mom book thats for sure. After this I think I'll want to get back into Jen's head for a while.
Thanks for the question! xo

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Does the word, "novel" imply fictional in any way? Did you have to change the names to protect the innocent? I was PAC President at my kid's elementary school. At our first PAC meeting the Principal asked for $37,000. (The median household income in our town.) That's when I first learned of the words, "Table that."

Laurie Gelman I'm comfortable with the word novel, but a lot of Jen's life does come from my own - especially her experiences as the sandwich generation. My condolences in having to ever go to a PAC meeting that isn't run by Jen Dixon!

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Is there going to be a Class Mom 5? I just love Jen and her family. These books are one of the highlights of my year when they come out. I can’t get enough.

Laurie Gelman Hi Katie! Thats so nice to hear! Right now I have no plans to write one but I did the last two so quickly and back to back that Jen and I need to see other people for a while! If and when I do write, Max will be starting high school and Jen will be a grandmother of two, still teaching spin and possibly managing Kay's assisted living facility. I think she needs to bring her snarky emails to the older generation. Stay tuned! xo

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Our book club just finished reading your wonderfully funny book. As a group of class moms ourselves, we were wondering if you ever call in to book clubs? We would love to have you join us via phone or live! We're in NJ! I can be contacted at mfspeech@yahoo.com Thanks, Mary

Laurie Gelman Mary, I love doing book clubs! Where in Jersey are you? I try to be in person when I can!
Laurie

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Have you ever lived in Kansas City? Your knowledge of the area (and the people) is very spot on.

Laurie Gelman No but I did a lot of research. And when I finally visited I fell in love with it!

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When is your next book coming out????? Please keep writing I love your books and have recommended them to several friends. Love your writing style I have a Kindergartener and my other three are older can't say enough great things about these books.

Laurie Gelman Thank you so so much! I love writing them - working on the fourth one now. Max is in middle school - fun fun fun!

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So, you didn't actually graduate from the University of Kansas, and allow your daughters to attend K-State? That marked this book as realistic fiction, for sure!

Laurie Gelman I can't tell if you're kidding. It was one of my big mistakes in the first book for sure.

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Will there will be a Class Mom 4? I’m so attached to all of the characters. I want to see Jen deal with Middle School PTA!!! Love this series!

Laurie Gelman I'm writing the fourth one now! Jen in middle school with a 13 year old is pretty hilarious! Thanks for asking!

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Do you have a recipe for "Five Napkin Brownies"? They sound fabulous!

Laurie Gelman Sadly, the recipe doesn't exist but I am trying to create one with my friend who owns a bakery. You are definitely not the only person to have asked!

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Hi, what was the silly joke in the book? I liked the book but I can't remember the joke you included and now I can't find it. Thank you.

Laurie Gelman Knock knock. Who's there? Europe. Europe who? No, YOU'RE a poo!

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What are you currently working on?

Laurie Gelman I'm currently working on two books - the sequel to Class Mom and a more serious story about a 10 year old latch key kid in the 1970's.

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Laurie Gelman Don't think about it too much. Just vomit your thoughts out onto the page. The magic comes in the re-writing.

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Laurie Gelman I think it would be easier to answer what is the worst things about being an author. But the best thing? Probably making your own schedule and the sense of accomplishment as you see the pages pile up.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Laurie Gelman If I'm blocked I walk away for a good week, then come back and re-read my entire manuscript. That usually unblocks me.

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What books are on your summer reading list this year?

Laurie Gelman I'm playing a bit of catch up so I'm planning to read The Underground Railroad and I'd like to read Paula Hawkins latest Into The Water.

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