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Jennifer Finney Boylan is an American author, professor, and transgender activist recognized for her memoirs and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.
Known for: Mad Honey
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Mad Honey
Mad Honey is a contemporary novel that intertwines the lives of Olivia McAfee and her son Asher with Lily Campanello, a new girl in town. When Lily is found dead and Asher becomes the prime suspect, the story unfolds through alternating perspectives, revealing secrets about identity, love, and the complexities of truth. The novel explores themes of gender identity, domestic abuse, and the resilience of human relationships.
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Olivia and Lily: Two Women Seeking Safety
When the story opens, both Olivia McAfee and Lily Campanello are fleeing invisible fires. Olivia returns to her childhood town hoping to leave behind the shadow of her abusive husband. She rebuilds her life as a beekeeper, learning to nurture creatures that thrive on balance yet can turn defensive w...
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The Crime and the Unraveling of Certainty
The story pivots when Lily is found dead in her home. At once, the peace Olivia thought she had reclaimed collapses. Her son Asher is accused of Lily’s murder, and suddenly her fears—that he might have inherited the violence of his father—become unbearable possibilities. I wanted Olivia’s voice to c...
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About Jennifer Finney Boylan
Jennifer Finney Boylan is an American author, professor, and transgender activist recognized for her memoirs and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.
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