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J.D. Simmons

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J. D. Simmons was chosen as a finalist in the 2019 American Book Fest Awards in the LGBTQ non-fiction category for her memoir, Lately Lesbian.
In February 2020, The Wishing Shelf Awards (United Kingdom) recognized Lately Lesbian as a finalist in their adult non-fiction category. Most recently, in October 2020, Lately Lesbian received national recognition as a winner in the New York City Big Book Awards in the LGBTQIA category (nonfiction).
An aspiring author for most of her adult life, J. D. never dreamed her first book would be about her own life and long marriage. From an early age, J.D. desired to teach and spent a lengthy career as an educator. She is passionate about spending time with her family, working in her yard, and running. J.D. ...more

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J.D. Simmons My book is an autobiography so I didn't deal with writer's block in the same way that writer's of fiction, for example, might deal with writer's block…moreMy book is an autobiography so I didn't deal with writer's block in the same way that writer's of fiction, for example, might deal with writer's block. My challenge was figuring out what details of my story would be interesting and engaging to my readers.(less)

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J.D. Simmons For me, writing my true story was very cathartic. I also was urged by friends and family to tell my story because they believed that it would speak to…moreFor me, writing my true story was very cathartic. I also was urged by friends and family to tell my story because they believed that it would speak to a wide base of people.(less)

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