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Notes on a (Literary) Scandal

Notes on a (Literary) Scandal

Two More Scandals + Book Deal Details $$$ from Karyn

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Today’s post is a continuation of yesterday’s, Spilling the Hottest Literary Tea.

Hello, it’s Karyn! This post is from Jen, but I’m also weighing in on my book deals at the bottom, how they differed from Jen’s, and what happens when you option your book for a movie — including how much money you make. I’m being very transparent!

Scandal #2

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