 First edition | |
| Author | Kristen Roupenian |
|---|---|
| Published | January 15, 2019 |
| Publisher | Gallery/Scout Press |
You Know You Want This: "Cat Person" and Other Stories is a collection of short stories by Kristen Roupenian. [1]
Following the viral success of the short story Cat Person , Roupenian secured a seven figure deal with Scout Press for her debut book, and was the subject of a bidding war in the American market, with offers exceeding $1m. [2] She received a $1.2 million advance for the book. [3]
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