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Jen Wilde

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Jen Wilde (she/they) is the queer, disabled author of QUEENS OF GEEK, THE BRIGHTSIDERS and GOING OFF SCRIPT.

They write unapologetically queer stories about unlikely heroes, awkward romantics and chosen families. Jen’s books have been praised in Teen Vogue, Buzzfeed, Autostraddle, Vulture and Bustle. Their debut, QUEENS OF GEEK, made the 2018 Rainbow Book List and the Amelia Bloomer List.

Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Jen lives in Brooklyn, NY, with her wife, where she collects books, candles and foster cats. When she isn’t writing, Jen spends her time shouting about queer books on TikTok.

Connect with her online @jenwildebooks or visit her website: jenwildebooks.com.

Average rating: 3.71 · 13,842 ratings · 3,710 reviews · 10 distinct worksSimilar authors
Queens of Geek

3.77 avg rating — 9,591 ratings — published 2017 — 12 editions
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The Brightsiders

3.57 avg rating — 1,884 ratings — published 2018 — 9 editions
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Going Off Script

3.88 avg rating — 1,098 ratings — published 2019 — 13 editions
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This Is the Way the World Ends

3.23 avg rating — 1,074 ratings — published 2023 — 8 editions
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Darlings of Decay

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Paige Not Found

3.68 avg rating — 234 ratings — published 2024 — 2 editions
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Eva Wilde Vs. The Open Road...

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Before It Fades (Eva #3)

4.10 avg rating — 156 ratings — published 2015
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Echo of The Witch (Echo #1)

3.88 avg rating — 59 ratings — published 2016 — 2 editions
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Obviously, I’m biased here, but I love this book. Like Paige, I’m autistic, queer, and nonbinary, so her story is very close to my heart. I hope queer and autistic readers feel validated by this story, and I hope all readers enjoy the ride.
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“That's what we do. We walk a tightrope every day. Getting out the door is a tightrope. Going grocery shopping is a tightrope. Socializing is a tightrope. Things that most people consider to be normal, daily parts of life are the very things we fear and struggle with the most, and yet here we are, moving forward anyway. That's not weak.”
Jen Wilde, Queens of Geek

“To the girl who hid in the shadows and tried to body-shame me, I’m sorry you thought that was a good use of your time and energy. I hope you find happiness within yourself. You deserve that. We all do.”
Jen Wilde, Queens of Geek

“Besides, there's no one way to be a girl, Tay. You don't need to fit yourself into what society tells us a girl should be. Girls can be whoever they want. Whether that's an ass-kicking, sarcastic, crime-solving FBI Agent or a funny, gorgeous, witty beauty queen--or both at the same time." She swings an arm around me and pulls me in.

"Are you happy the way you are? Are you comfortable? Do you feel like yourself?"

The corner of my mouth lifts into a half smile. "Yes. Yes. And yes."

"Then that's all that matters. Fuck everything else.”
Jen Wilde, Queens of Geek

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