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Lynn Biederman is the co-author of Unraveling, which was reviewed in our July, 2008 issue. She recently took a few moments to jot down some of her thoughts for us, and here’s what she had to say:

* * * * *At the ripe age of 45, I’m going through some virgin moments: My first novel, Unraveling, co-authored with Michelle Baldini, was just published by Random House; this here is my virgin blog entry; ATG’s Melissa Bartell gave Unraveling its virgin online review; Bedford library hosted my virgin book signing; WOR aired the virgin radio interview; and last night at the movies, someone said I looked extremely familiar then realized it was because they’d seen my picture on the book jacket! (Almost daily, I’m mistaken for someone else wherever I am—local store, gym, restaurant, wedding, party, NYC, even Jordan!)Googlable and for once not looking like someone other than me, I can’t help but think about who I am and some of the markers in my life, which brings me back to my virginity, and battles with low self-esteem. Like our fictional Amanda, a boy I cared about held out a deal to me— sex in exchange for a date to a big dance. This choice, this situation deeply affected me, but it wasn’t until 20 years later when I ran into him that I knew I needed to share what happened with my daughter. But as Michelle and I wrote Unraveling, it also became a mother- daughter story, which unexpectedly impacted, actually transformed another— mine with my mother. This relationship was the part of my life that had never looked or felt the way I thought it should, how others appeared to be. The fiction—Unraveling—repaired the fact; my mom and I are now very close. And a virgin realization: what distinguishes us is what we all have in common— a heart and the ability to change the direction of our relationships.If you have the time and care to know more about Michelle or me or Unraveling, please visit LynnBiederman.com. Thanks to All Things Girl for having me.

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