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.
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Izzie d
asked
Penny Reid:
I wanted to tell you how much i enjoyed Beauty and the Mustache. I laughed and cried, and when i say cried i sobbed i think when you have nursed a close family member at home until they die you understand some of the experiences in this book. I wanted to say thank you. apparently i have to add a ? lol
T.S. Pagan
asked
Penny Reid:
Is Penny Reid a pen name? Because it sounds like the greatest pen name ever! I know pen names are supposed to be for anonymity and since you have pictures and videos this doesn't seems to be a problem and it doesn't really matter if it's a pen name or a birth name, but seriously this has been on my mind for a while and I just have to ask.
Seyna
asked
Penny Reid:
Hi! I'm deeply touched & entertained by ur books, characters & stories, & I'd love 2 share them with my dear mom. BUT, Momma is French-speaking (& reading, funny how that works lol). So my question is: dear Mrs. Reid, have ur books been translated in French (I looked up but without success)? If not, r there any plans that they'll be? Thank u 4 ur response & for ur great art! I wish u the very best!!
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