Jennifer Weiner
Before I published my first novel I’d spent almost ten years as a newspaper reporter. Some of those years I worked for a very small paper where the reporters were expected to turn in more than one story a day. You could do the police round-up, head out to cover a school board meeting, work on a big Sunday piece in between, and get yanked off your beat if there was breaking news. I got used to writing a lot, every day, and I got used to the physical cues – you wake up, pack your stuff, leave the house, plant yourself in a seat in front of the keyboard, and you write. That’s how it works for me…and even if I feel like I’ve got nothing to say and I end up tossing everything I’ve written, I can’t think of a day when I haven’t been able to get anything on the page.
The other part of the answer is reading. I’m always reading – usually a novel, and I’ll always have some poetry on the bedside table, too, so I’ve got plot and beautiful language running around in my head.
The other part of the answer is reading. I’m always reading – usually a novel, and I’ll always have some poetry on the bedside table, too, so I’ve got plot and beautiful language running around in my head.
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Barbara Schultz
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Jennifer Weiner:
Hi Jennifer, I am a fan :) I just picked up "Who Do You Love" and I have a question regarding a name you used. On page 29 you mention Miss Bonitatibus, my music teacher. Well, my maiden name is Bonitatibus. I know it is NOT a common name. I wonder if you know or knew someone with this name? If so, it certainly is a small world. I know you are busy but hope you might be able to get back to me.
Gemma
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Jennifer Weiner:
Hello Jennifer I live in a little town on Outer Cape Cod that you may be familiar with! I have been a big fan of yours for many years and have followed your positive body image campaign this summer. I have two daughters, one of whom is entering in to 3rd grade. I know you have a daughter so what do you teach her so she has good body image? Ps. I hope your new children's book made it in to our school library!
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