“Confident and compelling.” ~ Publishers Weekly “A powerful literary memoir that expertly makes the case for feminism today.” ~ Harper’s BazaarAvailable now!j e s s i c a | v a l e n t iTumblr (3.0; @jessicavalenti)https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/Thank you!!That’s it for me today, folks. I’m going to try to go through my inbox and answer some questions...https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147754713328https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147754713328Thu, 21 Jul 2016 13:00:40 -0400sex objecttumblranswertimeWhat topics do Sex Object cover?Sex Object is a book about the cumulative impact that sexism can have over a lifetime. It feels like...https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147754584283https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147754584283Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:57:07 -0400answertimeI do not have a question. I just am here to thank you. To thank you for everything you’ve done and are doing, so from the bottom of my heart, thank you!https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147754444188https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147754444188Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:53:17 -0400answertimeWhat are the best and worst thing about writing a memoir?Best: the catharsisWorst: realizing that people will read it ;)https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147754366633https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147754366633Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:51:10 -0400answertimeWhat are you writing about right now? And what inspired you to write Full Frontal Feminism?Well since Sex Object just came out the only writing I’m doing is over at the Guardian US. And...https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147754301428https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147754301428Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:49:24 -0400answertimeHi Jessica, i am a big fan of your writing at The Guardian! Thanks for doing this. I was just wondering how u deal with a concept i can only think to call feminist paranoia. I often get caught up wondering - is so and so doing this because i’m a woman or because they don’t like me/dont see how it is rude/are just aholes etc. In other words, how do you stop from chalking up many of the negative social experiences to sexism or misogyny, when there’s no SURE way to know?Thanks so much!This is such an interesting question. I tend to find that where there’s smoke...https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147754162678https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147754162678Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:45:36 -0400answertimeWhat is the best thing you ever did in your life?Marry my husband. Sounds a bit cheesy, I realize. But he is an excellent partner in both life, love...https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147754053278https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147754053278Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:42:39 -0400answertimeWhat is your favourite snack?Fig Newtons and radishes. (Not at the same time)https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147753973978https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147753973978Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:40:31 -0400answertimewhat’s your advice on dealing with catcalling and whilstlingI think it depends entirely on the situation. I really do think that people facing catcalling or...https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147753953338https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147753953338Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:40:01 -0400answertimeHow did you develop the skills needed to write? What sort of degree or A Levels did you need? P.S. You’re wonderful and an inspiration. XxThank you!! *blushes*I was an English major and and journalism minor - I think that helped. But...https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147753857168https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147753857168Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:37:23 -0400answertimeHi Jessica! My question is mostly about how to talk about feminism with people who a) seem to have found tons of arguments against it (especially women) and b) men who defend their privilege no matter what. Thank you :)This is a question that I get A LOT when I go to speak on college campuses and such. To start:...https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147753750428https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147753750428Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:34:33 -0400answertimewhat is your favourite book of all time?That’s such a hard one! Probably One Hundred Years of Solitude, if you...https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147753508613https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147753508613Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:27:52 -0400answertimeWhat do you wish you had known about sex when you were younger that you’ll make sure your daughter knows as she’s growing up? - Your fans @ Planned ParenthoodHELLO PLANNED PARENTHOOD I LOVE YOU!Gonna be honest - I was really lucky in that I had great sex...https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147753478628https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147753478628Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:27:02 -0400answertimeWhy does the Guardian US hire you to write articles?Because I’m really smart and a shit ton of people read me. https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147753327453https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147753327453Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:22:55 -0400answertimeHi! What is your best advice on responding to online hate/trolls & for self-care afterwards?Well, I guess I’d say you don’t always have to respond. Sometimes it’s best to...https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147753257858https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147753257858Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:20:54 -0400answertimeWhat do you like to cook? do you like to make candy or some pie? Do you like cinnamon buns? Sorry, I’m nervous. Hahah 😬No need to be nervous! I’m actually not much of a baker, sadly. More of a savory sort of...https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147753098698https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147753098698Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:16:24 -0400answertimeWho or what inspires you ? :)My daughter, Layla, hands down. For this last year she’s been working really hard to overcome...https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147753044888https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147753044888Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:14:53 -0400answertimeHey Jessica! My question is simply do you think planning a story before you write it is important? Thanks!Thanks a really interesting question! I think it depends, honestly. For my past books (before Sex...https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147752914493https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147752914493Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:11:21 -0400answertimeHello, I hope you’re having a nice day. My name is Erica and I was wondering whether you had any advise for aspiring authors. Thank you.Hi Erica! Some of the advice is the same as the advice I gave in the last question. But if...https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147752854388https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147752854388Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:09:48 -0400answertimeWhat advice would you give to a young person that wants to be a writer :)Read as much as possible. Become like the world’s best reader. Pitch EVERYWHERE but...https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147752762818https://jessicavalenti.tumblr.com/post/147752762818Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:07:06 -0400answertime