Helen J
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Penny Reid:
Which character of the knitting circle would you relate to the most? And why?
Penny Reid
I’d like to think that each of the (female) characters is based on a facet of my psyche, though my character traits are much more subtle.
I’m socially awkward like Janie and frequently quote pubmed (medical research) citations when I’m flustered. But instead of giving into the urge to bury my head in the sand, I’ve learned to force myself to be social.
I’m sarcastic and stubborn like Elizabeth, but—again—I’m not crippled by it (like she was/is).
I have a very thick skin like Sandra and not much bothers me (usually because I’m either oblivious to insults or too busy to notice them). But I’m not a people magnet like she is.
I love Star Wars and comic books and Star Trek and Dr. Who and math jokes (quite passionately).
I guess I’m all of them, but none of them are me.
I’m socially awkward like Janie and frequently quote pubmed (medical research) citations when I’m flustered. But instead of giving into the urge to bury my head in the sand, I’ve learned to force myself to be social.
I’m sarcastic and stubborn like Elizabeth, but—again—I’m not crippled by it (like she was/is).
I have a very thick skin like Sandra and not much bothers me (usually because I’m either oblivious to insults or too busy to notice them). But I’m not a people magnet like she is.
I love Star Wars and comic books and Star Trek and Dr. Who and math jokes (quite passionately).
I guess I’m all of them, but none of them are me.
More Answered Questions
Paloma
asked
Penny Reid:
Just wanted to say that your my spirit author I love everything you write I was curious..why did you pick Chicago and what neighborhood does janie 'live' in? or would she live in if you had to pick? ! were did you get the idea for a knitting group? how does one find a knitting group IRL? because I knit as well and you made me want to be part of a group!
Je Suis
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Penny Reid:
Hi Penny! I really love your books, I truly believe that they have changed many peoples' perception of romance books because they really feel so 3D and tackle real issues beyond the main characters' relationship. My question is: are you gonna write an lgbt story? I seem to recall there being a lesbian couple? in the Winston Brother's town. Is Roscoe gay?!!! (fingers crossed)
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