Updates

It’s been a little whole since I’ve updated! Last semester was overwhelming, with the release of the book and my father’s death and also trying to balance school with everything. But a lot of great things happened, especially in regards to FULL DISCLOSURE!

First, Shondaland included FULL DISCLOSURE in its list of Ten Books You Might’ve Missed in 2019 and called it “the YA novel of the year that everyone should be talking about” (!!!!!!!).

Secondly, The Guardian called it a “warm, funny and thoughtfully sex-positive impressive debut from a writer still in her teens.” The Irish Times called me “a writer to watch” and called the book “an upbeat and warm romance aimed at destigmatizing the condition [HIV].” The Financial Times said
”Simone is a hugely appealing and thoughtful narrator who’s also riven with adolescent doubts. A fine, bold debut, if jaw-dropping at times.”

I’m very glad that she’s dropping jaws.

And last, but certainly not least, Jasmine Guillory included FD as one of the top books of 2019 during a visit to the Today Show! I screamed when I found out. It was a great way to end the year.