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Juliette Fay is the bestselling author of seven novels, including THE HALF OF IT, CATCH US WHEN WE FALL, CITY OF FLICKERING LIGHT and THE TUMBLING TURNER SISTERS, a USA Today bestseller and Costco Pennie’s Book Club Pick. Previous novels include THE SHORTEST WAY HOME, one of Library Journal’s Top 5 Best Books of 2012: Women’s Fiction; DEEP DOWN TRUE, short-listed for the 2011Women’s Fiction award by the American Library Association; and SHELTER ME, a 2009 Massachusetts Book Award “Must-Read Book” and an Indie Next pick.

Juliette is a graduate of Boston College and Harvard University, and lives in Massachusetts with her family. Follow her on Facebook: Juliette Fay author, Twitter: @juliettefay, Instagram: Juliette_Fay, and BookBub: https://w ...more

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It was obvious you put a lot of time and thought into the vaudeville novel. I liked the basis. I plan to read more of your novels but I do prefer those with a historical bent. How you will write more in the future??

Juliette Fay Hi Chris,

Thanks for your question. I can't say for certain that all my future novels will be historical, but I can tell you that I enjoyed learning ab…moreHi Chris,

Thanks for your question. I can't say for certain that all my future novels will be historical, but I can tell you that I enjoyed learning about a forgotten era even more than I thought I would, so it's a definite possibility. My next novel is set in Hollywood in the early 1920s, during the heyday of silent movies.

As for my contemporary novels - The Shortest Way Home, Deep Down True and Shelter Me - while they aren't set in the past, each explore issues that you may not know about. For me, the joy of historical novels is learning interesting information in an entertaining way, which each of these novels also provides, but in a more familiar setting.

Thanks for your kind words about The Tumbling Turner Sisters - I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
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where did you get the idea for the act that the sisters performed? I'm curious because I have 4 daughters, 2 of which were high level gymnasts and I know some of what you describe is a form of gymnastics, although very basic and also with the comedy added in. I absolutely loved it. Had you heard of an act like this one? I would imagine there were lots of little injuries in those days.

Juliette Fay Hi Dorie,
To answer your lovely question, I spent a LOT of time reading about vaudeville acts and watching old performance clips on YouTube (gotta love…moreHi Dorie,
To answer your lovely question, I spent a LOT of time reading about vaudeville acts and watching old performance clips on YouTube (gotta love the internet!) I wanted something a little more interesting that just a singing sister act, and looked for something visual, so it would be more interesting for readers. I also needed something that the girls might be able to do, very basically at first, and then improve over time.
Then as now, there were many injuries, and not nearly the knowledge of how to care for them. An ice bag was the height of physical therapy! I'm sure you must have nursed your girls through many injuries over the course of their gymnastic careers.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the book and could relate to their acrobatics. Thanks for contacting me!
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Average rating: 3.89 · 21,657 ratings · 3,066 reviews · 13 distinct works • Similar authors

	Shelter Me 3.88 avg rating — 8,668 ratings — published 2008 — 34 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Tumbling Turner Sisters 3.92 avg rating — 3,922 ratings — published 2016 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Deep Down True 3.69 avg rating — 2,937 ratings — published 2011 — 24 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Shortest Way Home 3.79 avg rating — 2,214 ratings — published 2012 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Catch Us When We Fall 4.24 avg rating — 1,921 ratings — published 2021 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	City of Flickering Light 3.85 avg rating — 1,657 ratings — published 2019 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Half of It 4.09 avg rating — 335 ratings — published 2023 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Juliette and 28 other people liked Darla's review of The Half of It: "You are my love letter. I am your envelope. When Helen's children had nightmares and couldn't get back to sleep, she would let them snuggle with her and whisper the quote above. What a precious memory--although each of the three siblings was surprised" Read more of this review »
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Juliette answered Wendy G's question: Hi Juliette, I absolutely loved (5 stars) 'the half of it' - it kept me company on a 14 1/2 hour flight! Have any plans on October 7th? I'd love for you to contact me about the Morristown Festival of Books (Morristown NJ)! Hi Wendy - That's a long flight - so glad you enjoyed the book! I'm intrigued about the festival. Do you want to reach out to me by email and we can discuss? juliette@juliettefay.com
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I listened to this as an audiobook, and Daisy Ridley's narration is terrific. I'm sure it's a great read, too because the story itself is wonderful - engaging, funny, heartbreaking in places. Jojo Moyes has such a gift with building all kinds of char ...more
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I really loved this one. Amy Poeppel has a way of taking a fun storyline - main character becomes the personal assistant to a big star - and making it that much deeper and more meaningful. And as a mom, I loved how the protagonist grew as a mother an ...more
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“Loneliness is painful. But suffering is not wrong in and of itself. It's part of the human experience, and in a way brings us closer to all people.”
― Juliette Fay, Shelter Me

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“The Magi in my life have always surprised me. They have often been people I initially felt I had nothing in common with. Sometimes I didn't even like them. But they came bearing gifts. Of wisdom, or acceptance. One or two came to give me a kick in the pants...and some left as suddenly as they came. They returned to their respective homelands or continued on their own journeys. I miss some of them... But we all have to find our way toward what ever miracle awaits us. And to perform miracles, when it is in our power to do so. Maybe the most important question is: how do I serve the Magi for others? How generously do I give my gifts - and not just to the obvious recipients in my life? How far out of my way do go to recognize and pay homage to miracles? Not very far some days. But on good days, just far enough. ”
― Juliette Fay, Shelter Me

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“We all miss people. I miss my parents, may they rest in peace. I miss my marriage when it was good. You don't have to stop missing. You just have to accept that missing doesn't mean you turn away your happiness.”
― Juliette Fay, Shelter Me

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