Tucson Festival of Books

Penny Reid


Penny Reid is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of "Truth or Beard." She used to spend her days writing federal grant proposals as a biomedical researcher, but now she writes kissing books.

Penny is an obsessive knitter and manages the #OwnVoices-focused mentorship incubator/publishing imprint, Smartypants Romance. She lives in Seattle with her husband, three kids and a dog named Hazel.

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Scheduled events:
Workshop: Dual Points of View
Come learn the basics of writing dual point-of-view in first person from a master of her craft! In this hour-long workshop with exercises, you'll learn some best practices and ideas for crafting two distinct characters, each with a unique voice.

Integrated Learning Center Room 125AB (Seats 40, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 15, 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Romance

Panelist: Penny Reid
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Sara Cohen
Giggles and Swoons
We love a good romcom, especially when written by Ali Hazelwood, Kimberly Lemming and Penny Reid. These authors know how to go heavy on the rom AND the com when it comes to romantic comedies. We laugh, we cry, and enjoy all the time in between!

Koffler Room 204 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Romance
Signing area: UA Campus Store Book Sales (Mall) (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Ali Hazelwood, Kimberly Lemming, Penny Reid
Moderator: Jessica West
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Marshall Foundation, Gadabout SalonSpas
Penny Reid
Truth or Beard: Falling for the wrong twin never felt so good… Identical twins Beau and Duane Winston might share the same devastatingly handsome face, but where Beau is outgoing and sociable, Duane is broody and reserved. That's why perpetually level-headed Jessica James has been in naïve and unhealthy infatuation with Beau for most of her life, while Duane and Jessica have always been adversaries. She can't stand him, and she's pretty sure he can't bear the sight of her. But after a case of mistaken identity, Jessica finds herself in the middle of a massive confusion kerfuffle. She's spent her whole life paralyzed by the fantasy of Beau and her assumptions of Duane's disdain, so now that she knows she's been wrong all along, she's unprepared for the reality that is Duane's insatiable interest…and his hot looks and hot hands and even hotter kisses. She always thought she knew her own mind, but as Jessica finds herself drawn to the man who's been her sworn adversary for years, how much of her heart is she willing to risk?

Steamy Lit, Booth #148 (Seats 1)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 16, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Romance

Author: Penny Reid
A Family Affair
We love it when romance authors introduce us to a whole family! These authors dig into the nitty gritty of building out family dynamics while keeping their romance stories at the center.

Koffler Room 218 (Seats 142, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 16, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Romance
Signing area: UA Campus Store Book Sales (Mall) (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Penny Reid, Sarah T. Dubb, Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
Moderator: Suzannah Herron
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Visit Tucson

Book:
Truth Or Beard (Deluxe Edition)
Romance
Sourcebooks
January 2025
ISBN 9781464227813
416 pages