Robinne Lee
Late one night in the spring of 2014, I was surfing YouTube when I came across the face of a boy I’d never seen, in a band I’d never paid attention to. It was the kind of exquisitely assembled face that makes you stop whatever you’re doing and take notice. And then perhaps lose an hour or two Googling. I’ve been known to be obsessive. My research revealed that this boy had a penchant for dating older women. And so the seed was planted.
When my husband returned from his business trip a few days later, I joked that I was leaving him and our two kids and running off to find the pop star, and oh, by the way, he was half my age. My husband had a good laugh and then in a moment of clarity, he said, “You know, that would make a great book.”
Thus, began "The Idea of You."
When my husband returned from his business trip a few days later, I joked that I was leaving him and our two kids and running off to find the pop star, and oh, by the way, he was half my age. My husband had a good laugh and then in a moment of clarity, he said, “You know, that would make a great book.”
Thus, began "The Idea of You."
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Robinne, I just watched your interview with Taylor Jenkins Reid for Malibu Rising—it was truly one of the best author interviews I’ve seen. You have a magical way of posing questions that feel plucked from the viewers’ minds, seamlessly blending curiosity with insights into the novel’s themes and inspirations. I’m eagerly looking forward to reading your first novel and your interview one day?!
Judy Franks
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Robinne Lee:
Is there more to explore here? Congratulations on such a fine novel. I loved the writing and the subject matter. The characters deserve a revisit. I wonder what happiness looks for them both and if they will ever cross paths again. I look forward to reading more of your work. In support... Judy Ungar Franks
Jeanette S
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Robinne Lee:
Hi Robinne!! My friends and I have al really enjoyed reading your novel It was a beautiful story and a book that was hard put down. We wanted to know if you were thinking of writing a sequel to this story? We want more of Solene and Hayes!!! It definitely felt like a story that wasn’t over :) Ask, how long did it take for you to write this book?...you are such an inspiration to all of us!
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