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My publisher feels that my readers are loyal to the voice of my stories, the characters I'm creating.

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Jennifer Weiner
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: March 28
Author
Film Producer
Journalist
Novelist
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Louisiana
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Stories
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Publishers
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Readers
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