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Pen || Penelope Guinn
@penguinnwrites.bsky.social
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romance writer, fanfic gremlin (the artist formally known as AnonPenguin on AO3)

🗳️💘 A FINE LINE 💘🗳️ (Feb 2026)

Pre-order links, socials, etc: penelopeguinn.carrd.co
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Guys.
ME with my BOOOOOOK! I have red curly hair and white glasses and green eyes and fair skin and I’m wearing a silly tshirt and I’m holding MY BOOOOOK: A FINE LINE by Penelope Guinn, pink background with green grass in bottom of frame and a red, white and blue campaign sign, a pink bra is draped over the left corner of sign, a red/white striped tie is draped over the right corner Interior of MY BOOK!!!! Prologue Calliope 39 DAYS UNTIL THE RAGANSVILLE ELECTION I'M NOT THIS GIRL. "Do you like that, Calliope?" he asks, his tongue swiping at my center. Oh, I am this girl right now. In this bed. With this man I despise. But the thing I despise about him the most—more than his smirking, or the way he smells good without clouds of cologne-is the way he makes my toes curl when he says my name, or the way he shoves my priorities into a taffy twist just by looking at me. I'm not normally the girl sneaking around and ignoring the consequences. I'm usually the one pointing them out to everyone else, stomach in knots when I'm the only one who seems to know the rules. I'm Calliope Jean Simons, I remind myself. I took a little misfortune in my career, trudged back to my hometown, and Interior title page, A FINE LINE Penelope Guinn, pinwheels lined up and knocked over in the grass by a men’s Oxford shoes, a pointed slingback heel, and a sock draped over one pinwheel
January 14, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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You mean, for this?
Emerson’s slutty little belt badge
January 8, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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My mother experiencing how I write men for the first time:
Text from my mom about my book: “Whew gurrrlllll”
January 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Less than SIX WEEKS AWAY from release!

check the link for pre-order info: penelopeguinn.carrd.co
Petite, curvy redhead on the left. Calliope’s crossing her arms over her chest and looking up at the MMC with a slight smile. She has red, curly hair, emerald earrings, a robin’s egg blue blouse and pink, rose-colored pencil skirt. She has on a lanyard and a green and yellow button flair button on her blouse. She’s holding a pen in one hand. Emerson is tall, with dark brown hair and thick dark eyebrows. There’s a hint of five o’clock shadow. He’s leaning against the door frame into Calliope, wearing a white button-up shirt, top button open, red and white striped necktie, navy trousers, and brown oxfords. He’s looking directly at Calliope. Against a pale blue background and framing the cover of romance novel A FINE LINE.
January 8, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Petite, curvy redhead. Calliope’s crossing her arms over her chest and looking up at the MMC with a slight smile. She has red, curly hair, emerald earrings, a robin’s egg blue blouse and pink, rose-colored pencil skirt. She has on a lanyard and a green and yellow button flair button on her blouse. She’s holding a pen in one hand. Against a pink background with clipboard, several checked items: Calliope Simons - managing her first campaign - back in her childhood bed after a professional setback - feisty - stubborn - oldest daughter - hyperfocus queen - wants Emerson to forget about "that kiss" Emerson is tall, with dark brown hair and thick dark eyebrows. There’s a hint of five o’clock shadow. He’s leaning against the frame of the post, wearing a white button-up shirt, top button open, red and white striped necktie, navy trousers, and brown oxfords. He’s looking directly at Calliope. Pink background with clipboard, checked list of items: Emerson Palmer - not his first rodeo - man who yearns - feeling stuck professionally - rival campaign manager - can’t forget "that kiss" - a little jaded
January 8, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Meet Calliope and Emerson from my debut romance novel, A FINE LINE!

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“Meet Calliope and Emerson” Red thread curling and connecting, ending in a heart at Emerson’s knee level. Petite, curvy redhead on the left. Calliope’s crossing her arms over her chest and looking up at the MMC with a slight smile. She has red, curly hair, emerald earrings, a robin’s egg blue blouse and pink, rose-colored pencil skirt. She has on a lanyard and a green and yellow button flair button on her blouse. She’s holding a pen in one hand. Emerson is tall, with dark brown hair and thick dark eyebrows. There’s a hint of five o’clock shadow. He’s leaning against the door frame into Calliope, wearing a white button-up shirt, top button open, red and white striped necktie, navy trousers, and brown oxfords. He’s looking directly at Calliope.
January 8, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Paging @kalx58.bsky.social for toxic Ben and Rey
January 2, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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Happy New Year, friends!
January 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Han Solo move the first time the family meets Rey

(bonus points if it’s fake dating)
December 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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STFU
[AO3] Aimz777 posted Chapter 24 of Suits and Stilettos Archive of Our Own * Aimz777 posted a new chapter of Suits and Stilettos (131626 words): Chapter 24: Lost in the Game (4565 words) Chapter Summary: Rey has a renewed resolve to further her mission, and along with it a new strategy for dealing with pesky feelings. Key word - avoidance.
December 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Meet Calliope Jean Simons and Emerson Palmer, my rivals (with benefits) who become lovers!

I’m thrilled to be able to present this character art of them, rendered by one of my favorite artists: Roxie Vizcarra/ @gutlesswonder.bsky.social

Pre-order A FINE LINE: penelopeguinn.carrd.co
Petite, curvy redhead on the left against a pale yellow and blue background, the blue shines through a doorway. Calliope’s crossing her arms over her chest and looking up at the MMC with a slight smile. She has red, curly hair, emerald earrings, a robin’s egg blue blouse and pink, rose-colored pencil skirt. She has on a lanyard and a green and yellow button flair button on her blouse. She’s holding a pen in one hand. Emerson is tall, with dark brown hair and thick dark eyebrows. There’s a hunt of five o’clock shadow. He’s leaning against the door frame into Calliope, wearing a white button-up shirt, top button open, red and white striped necktie, navy trousers, and brown oxfords. He’s looking directly at Calliope. Art by Roxie Vizcarra
December 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Thought it would be fun to imagine ao3 tags for A Fine Line!
Cartoon computer desktop in pink and purple, various fidget toys, books, and pink heart coffee mug Text on desktop screen: A Fine Line By Penelope Guinn in A03 tags_ Close up of keyboard and notebook, ao3 tags on notebook pages AO3 Tags Modern Era, Rivals to Lovers, Rivals With Benefits, Politics, Political Campaigns, Small Towns, Enemies With Benefits, Banter, Explicit Sexual Content, Undiagnosed Neurodivergence, Georgia, There Was Only One Bed, there was only one Victorian Inn as well, Verbal teasing, "You Need a Teacher" • Small Town/College Town, "Parents Just Don't Understand" × 2, Is it coming of age if you're in your twenties?, Is it coming of age if you're out of your twenties? Asking for a friend (Emerson), Local Politics Matter!, he falls first, FMC with a major case of justice sensitivity, MMC who likes a challenge, A love letter to small towns, Happy Ending
December 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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YOOOOOOOO you can now let your library know you’re interested in them acquiring A FINE LINE through your Libby app!!!
Screenshot from the Libby app of book cover to A FINE LINE by Penelope Guinn; pink cover with green grass and blue, red, and white campaign sign, pink bra draped on left corner, red and white striped tie draped on right corner; A FINE LINE in white block letters on sign; Penelope Guinn in white lettering in grass below
December 14, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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December 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Spotify Wrapped: YOU LISTENED TO THIS SONG 694x!!!!

Neurospicy me: No shit
white Pomeranian disassociating on the beach in front of a sunset and a plate of Margherita pizza
December 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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You can now add A FINE LINE to your StoryGraph TBR!!

LINK BELOW

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violet background, pink block font: ADD TO STORYGRAPH, small pink font Link in Bio A FINE LINE Cover to the Right: pink background, green sloped grass on bottom, blue and red and white election sign, pink bra draped on the left, red and white striped tie draped on right corner, A FINE LINE in white block font on sign, Penelope Guinn in white block font in grass, "Love or hate? Too close to call" tagline in red futon above sign
November 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Hello!

I'm opening up ARC applications for my contemporary romance novel: A FINE LINE!

Something that really helps authors early on is reviews and word-of-mouth, so if you like to be the first to read something AND you love to leave reviews, follow the link here to apply!
pink background, couple in office apparel in foreground with blue and pink mono filter, they're looking back at each other as they pass; paper doodled hearts around them, in the background top left: SIGN UP, LINK IN BIO; top right: EARLY ACCESS in the background in white block font: ARC READERS WANTED
November 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Hello 👋 please enjoy this mess.
November 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Like my idol!
Miss piggy from muppets take manhattan in a glorious, sparkly tuxedo and top hat
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Pen as Pen
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Also…
Just me referencing the change in PFP Meme from the Office with Pam in the bottom after tricking colleague into finding the difference between each pictures. Original text at bottom would say: They’re the same picture The two pictures above in this case are MY DAPPER PENGUIN persona a handsome penguin with a party hat and tuxedo and my new doodle persona complete with large round glasses, happy expression and a poof of red curly hair, mustard-colored sweatshirt Text: THEY’RE THE SAME PEN
November 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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I’m fine I’m fine I’m fine!
Kate Goldbeck, a Saint really, reposting my cover reveal on IG: “my friend’s cover reveal” Me, not pictured: screaming forever!!!
November 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Will you be using dumb doodles to market—Let me stop you right there, because yes.
Stick figure by Calliope Simons of nemesis Emerson Palmer The Worst Stick figure by Calliope Simons of nemesis Emerson Palmer, a smirky stick figure with arrows pointing at him and listing all his faults: stupid face, the worst, too tall, very punchable
November 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Thank you @reyloaddict.bsky.social for the cover illustration and design <3 It’s a dream come true to have this gorgeous cover for my debut novel and to do this with you!

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screenshots from A FINE LINE: background a woman's exposed back in a dress, a man's hand caresses her spine with his knuckles "We're not talking about that either. As a matter of fact, it's probably wise that we don't get comfortable speaking to each other once—" She pauses that train of thought, and I can only imagine one place she means to go. "We shouldn't get too comfortable speaking to each other after we make each other come," I guess wryly. She sighs. "I really hate that you know how." I saunter towards her, giddy with that one fine thread of triumph. I brush her hair behind one ear. "I know, Cricket, but I promise you don't hate one minute of it while we're there."
November 17, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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A FINE LINE has:

🤺 banter between rivals
🏡 small town
🗳️ mayoral election
👔 MMC searching for meaning in his next gig
👠 FMC searching for a way out of her small town
🤫 secret situationship
🦗 a nickname she hates until she loves it
📋 an unfortunate incident with a clipboard
🌶️ spice

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back blue bunting background, with clipboard art, checklist of: feisty FMC, down bad MMC, banter, small town, one bed (his), spice, romance, HEA plus various doodles of Emerson PALMER THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD (according to Calliope Simons)
November 17, 2025 at 11:58 AM