Category: The Expert of Subtle Revisions
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My first author copy arrived!
Apparently, I was in 1933 at the time, but I still managed to capture a video! I started writing THE EXPERT OF SUBTLE REVISIONS over a decade ago, and now—for the first time!—I am holding the published book! It’s both exciting and hard to believe. Special thanks to my agent, Heather Jackson; my editor, Amy…
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About The Expert of Subtle Revisions
A thrilling historical mystery about a young woman searching for her father, a young man trying to solve an impossible problem, and the quest for the power to transcend time. “From Vienna to San Francisco, I was swept away by this fascinating search for family and for answers.”—Janet Skeslien Charles, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris…
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Upcoming Events!
Save the date! I’ll be at Bookshop West Portal in San Francisco on March 18th (7 PM) and Book Passage in Corte Madera on March 19th (6PM) to celebrate the release of THE EXPERT OF SUBTLE REVISIONS! The book has been getting some great early reviews: “. . . an eloquent story of time travel…
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Love in a Time of Fascism
The love story in THE EXPERT OF SUBTLE REVISIONS is between two characters who are rarely in the same place at the same time, but are constantly on each other’s minds. They share a deep love and admiration for each other, but circumstance prevents them from being together—whether that’s the unjust laws of one time,…
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PREORDER DEAL ALERT!
Now through Friday 2/7, when you preorder THE EXPERT OF SUBTLE REVISIONS, Barnes & Noble Rewards and Premium Members get 25% off. Premium Members get an additional 10% off physical books. Coupon code PREORDER25. Some exclusions apply. Pre-order here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-expert-of-subtle-revisions-kirsten-menger-anderson/1144054713 “In her brilliant, unsettling novel, Kirsten Menger-Anderson reminds the reader that every nuance counts. Before, history…
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Goodreads Giveaway!
Enter for a chance to win a copy of my novel THE EXPERT OF SUBTLE REVISIONS! Now through February 28th (US only). THE EXPERT OF SUBTLE REVISIONS will be out on March 18th from Crown! What people are saying: “. . . an eloquent story of time travel and family secrets . . . Menger-Anderson does…
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Language, too, is never neutral
The language we use to describe history is a choice. In THE EXPERT OF SUBTLE REVISIONS, the changes Hase makes when she edits Wikipedia—replacing “killed” with “murdered”, “riot” with “protest”, “she was beaten” with “he beat her”—are examples of how seemingly small changes can shift the meaning of a sentence, and subsequently a reader’s understanding. …
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Reviews of THE EXPERT OF SUBTLE REVISIONS
A Goodreads Editors’ Pick and one of the Washington Post’s notable books for March! Early reviews of THE EXPERT OF SUBTLE REVISIONS are starting to come in! I will be updating this page as more reviews come in: “Menger-Anderson superbly demonstrates how a writer needn’t shy away from the political tensions of a historical period…
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Preorder Sale!
From now through January 15th, co-op bookstore Tertulia is offering a 25% discount on all preorders of THE EXPERT OF SUBTLE REVISIONS. Tertulia is having a flash sale! All orders of THE EXPERT OF SUBTLE REVISIONS between now and January 15th are 25% off. To take advantage of this offer, head over to the preorder…
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A Brief Introduction to Hase
Hase, which is a German word for rabbit, is a young woman with a mysterious past. She has no birth certificate, no social security number, no bank statements or credit cards, no driver’s license or passport. Her father is not her biological father, and there is no adoption record. She chooses the name Hase because…