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Penny Reid
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If you mean writing a romance between two women, then the answer is of course! Yes!! I think all (or maybe most? ... perhaps I'll settle for *many*) authors want to tell as many stories from as many different points of view as possible. As an aside, personally, writing about people who have a lived experience different from mine makes me the most happy.
That said, the stumbling blocks (for me) these days are the answers to these questions: 1) Am I the right person to tell this story? 2) Should I tell this story? 3) Am I capable of telling this story?
If the answer to all the questions is yes, then I'll write the book. If any of the answers is no, then I won't. Or if I do write it, I won't publish it. I then amplify an #ownvoices author instead. <3
That said, the stumbling blocks (for me) these days are the answers to these questions: 1) Am I the right person to tell this story? 2) Should I tell this story? 3) Am I capable of telling this story?
If the answer to all the questions is yes, then I'll write the book. If any of the answers is no, then I won't. Or if I do write it, I won't publish it. I then amplify an #ownvoices author instead. <3
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Yes!! And my good author pal, Chelsie Edwards just helped me figure out the title, 'Folk Buddy.' ;-)
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It is based on the Little Mermaid :-)
Penny Reid
OF COURSE YES WHAT KIND OF QUESTION IS THIS???!
Also, hi. <3
Also, hi. <3
Penny Reid
Hey Liz!!
I have ideas for miles, so I'm always thinking about them.
For example, I know I'll be writing a Des / Ava book (from the Knitting in the City series, Janie's son and Fiona's daughter) and I've been thinking about them, the plot, the conflicts, their growth, their flaws, their strengths for going on 4 years now. But some books / stories hit me like a wave and I'll sketch it out and write it in a burst of a few months. However, usually, I spend years thinking about a book before I write it.
As for my process, it's all gone out the window recently (the last 18 months). I used to write from 11AM until my brain stopped. But these days I don't get to write with any regularity due to the kids being at home all the time. As such, I now wake up super early (4AM) and write until distractions make it impossible.
Once the pandemic is 100% over, it might all change again... <3
I have ideas for miles, so I'm always thinking about them.
For example, I know I'll be writing a Des / Ava book (from the Knitting in the City series, Janie's son and Fiona's daughter) and I've been thinking about them, the plot, the conflicts, their growth, their flaws, their strengths for going on 4 years now. But some books / stories hit me like a wave and I'll sketch it out and write it in a burst of a few months. However, usually, I spend years thinking about a book before I write it.
As for my process, it's all gone out the window recently (the last 18 months). I used to write from 11AM until my brain stopped. But these days I don't get to write with any regularity due to the kids being at home all the time. As such, I now wake up super early (4AM) and write until distractions make it impossible.
Once the pandemic is 100% over, it might all change again... <3
Penny Reid
Heya Texas ;-)
You are very kind. I know this is my mother-in-law trying to make me feel better about myself. (HI RUTH!) LOL! Kidding.
Okay, to your questions:
1. My personality: I think I exist in all my characters--in some shape, form, thought, or flaw-- but I'm not really like any of them. Cletus was written closest to how my internal thought processes work (when I'm feeling salty) and Fiona when I'm feeling kind (but I'm no ninja).
2. Greg, from the ninja books, is my husband. That's an easy question. He looks like Greg, acts like Greg, behaves like Greg. He is Greg.
You are very kind. I know this is my mother-in-law trying to make me feel better about myself. (HI RUTH!) LOL! Kidding.
Okay, to your questions:
1. My personality: I think I exist in all my characters--in some shape, form, thought, or flaw-- but I'm not really like any of them. Cletus was written closest to how my internal thought processes work (when I'm feeling salty) and Fiona when I'm feeling kind (but I'm no ninja).
2. Greg, from the ninja books, is my husband. That's an easy question. He looks like Greg, acts like Greg, behaves like Greg. He is Greg.
Penny Reid
WE HAVE A VENDOR!!
At least, I think we do. We're on Red Bubble (here https://www.redbubble.com/shop/penny+...) and Zazzle (here https://www.zazzle.com/store/reidromance) and both have T-shirt options. I hope this helps.
Mr. Reid gives me a hard time when I wear my Cletus shirt. :-\
At least, I think we do. We're on Red Bubble (here https://www.redbubble.com/shop/penny+...) and Zazzle (here https://www.zazzle.com/store/reidromance) and both have T-shirt options. I hope this helps.
Mr. Reid gives me a hard time when I wear my Cletus shirt. :-\
Penny Reid
Hey Zeynep,
Yes. Jackson will get his own book. It might be 2022 or 2023 when it happens, but it'll definitely happen. Best, Penny
Yes. Jackson will get his own book. It might be 2022 or 2023 when it happens, but it'll definitely happen. Best, Penny
Penny Reid
Yes!! Janie and Quinn will get a baby story. <3 Look for it sometime in 2018.
Penny Reid
Hi Chrystal,
Laws of Physics #1 releases September 2018; part 2 releases October 2018; part 3 releases November 2018. I hope this helps. <3
Best Penny
Laws of Physics #1 releases September 2018; part 2 releases October 2018; part 3 releases November 2018. I hope this helps. <3
Best Penny
Penny Reid
It's always a possibility! I wasn't planning on continuing 'Nobody Looks Good in Leather Pants' but I did, and now it's a book. So, I'll never say never.
Penny Reid
Thank you!
Usually, my favorite is which ever I'm writing at the time; so, as of right now, Dan O'Malley is my favorite (because I'm writing him).
The most difficult to write was probably Drew. I'm don't have the brain of a poet...
Usually, my favorite is which ever I'm writing at the time; so, as of right now, Dan O'Malley is my favorite (because I'm writing him).
The most difficult to write was probably Drew. I'm don't have the brain of a poet...
Penny Reid
I have a few of the short stories posted in my reader group on Facebook (The Sharks of Awesome).
As to the rest... they need a lot of editing. Maybe if I take a break from writing new content I'll get a chance to update these. I'll keep you posted!
As to the rest... they need a lot of editing. Maybe if I take a break from writing new content I'll get a chance to update these. I'll keep you posted!
Penny Reid
Thank you! You are very kind. I'm so happy my books bring you joy on sad days. :-D
Thank you for making my day a little brighter with your note.
Thank you for making my day a little brighter with your note.
Penny Reid
YES!! Absolutely. I love them too much to leave them out.
Penny Reid
Yes. Yes I did. ;-)
Penny Reid
The newsletter version is 28k words and is a complete short story, so you can continue reading that version and never buy the expanded one.
The expanded version is 46k works, contains extra chapters from Luca's POV, additional sections in Anna's chapters, and a two part epilogue at the end. It's longer, but the story is ultimately the same.
So I guess it depends on your preference. If you're happy with the newsletter story, don't feel pressured to pick up the expanded version!!
The expanded version is 46k works, contains extra chapters from Luca's POV, additional sections in Anna's chapters, and a two part epilogue at the end. It's longer, but the story is ultimately the same.
So I guess it depends on your preference. If you're happy with the newsletter story, don't feel pressured to pick up the expanded version!!
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