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Graeme Simsion is a former IT consultant and the author of two nonfiction books on database design who decided, at the age of fifty, to turn his hand to fiction. His first novel, The Rosie Project, was published in 2013 and translation rights have been sold in forty languages. Movie rights have been optioned to Sony Pictures. The sequels, The Rosie Effect, and The Rosie Result, were also bestsellers, with total sales of the series in excess of five million.
Graeme's third novel was The Best of Adam Sharp, a story of a love affair re-kindled - and its consequences. Movie rights have been optioned by Vocab Films / New Sparta Films with Toni Collette attached to direct.
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I was shocked when I read some of the reviews that said you were making light of serious conditions such as Asperger's or Autism Spectrum. Because I did not equate Don's condition with any specifically identifiable condition but more or less like any guy bumbling through life and love doing the best with what they have to work with. Did the book ever say what it was?

Graeme Simsion Neither book says that Don has Asperger's (high functioning autism) but Claudia (in the first book) alludes to it and Lydia (in the second book) comes…moreNeither book says that Don has Asperger's (high functioning autism) but Claudia (in the first book) alludes to it and Lydia (in the second book) comes right out and says it. I didn't research Asperger's: Don is based on people I met in physics, information technology and doing a PhD, so don't consider myself qualified to diagnose him. BUT, experts in the field assure me that 'Don has Asperger's' and the Asperger's community say the same thing. It was not my intention to make light of Asperger's and the response from the Asperger's / ASD community has overall been very positive. I've been invited to speak at their events, and they regard Don as typical but not stereotypical. He's seen as a good role model: readers generally love him, and that's a good thing for the image of ASD. There's comedy, but I think there's also depth, if you want to go looking. My comedy mentor, Tim Ferguson is fond of saying "Make 'em laugh, make 'em cry, make 'em think" and argues (as I do) that comedy can tackle big subjects and often offer insight - and even change the minds of people who might not otherwise be receptive. Tim himsel f has multiple sclerosis and has a stand-up routine built around it - not making light, but making comedy.
The occasional complaint I've had has come from parents of kids with severe autism: kids who are unambigously disabled. Unfortunately, medical terminology lumps them and Don all in together. But Don would not consider himself disabled: he'd consider himself in a minority and his call would not be for a cure, but for acceptance.
And it's not all about Asperger's: most of us (particularly men) have a bit of Don in us!

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Any news on the upcoming movie adaptation of "The Rosie Project"?

Graeme Simsion I’m only a couple of days ahead of the Hollywood gossip papers - and sometimes not that much. But I can clarify a couple of things that they usually g…moreI’m only a couple of days ahead of the Hollywood gossip papers - and sometimes not that much. But I can clarify a couple of things that they usually get wrong:

1. It’s not an adaptation. I wrote the script before I re-wrote it as a novel.
2. Sony acquired the script.
3. Scott Neustadter and Michael Weber have done a rewrite.
I understand Jennifer Lawrence is attached and Richard Linklater interested. This is brilliant news (as was the news of Neustadter and Weber working on the script) but I know not to count my chickens until the cameras roll.
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	The Rosie Project (Don Tillman, #1) 4.01 avg rating — 596,674 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Rosie Effect (Don Tillman, #2) 3.64 avg rating — 142,491 ratings — published 2014 — 91 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Rosie Result (Don Tillman, #3) 4.03 avg rating — 50,953 ratings — published 2019	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Two Steps Forward by Graeme Simsion (Goodreads Author), Anne Buist 3.73 avg rating — 16,387 ratings — published 2017 — 45 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Best of Adam Sharp 3.09 avg rating — 10,747 ratings — published 2016 — 53 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Two Steps Onward by Graeme Simsion (Goodreads Author), Anne Buist 3.47 avg rating — 2,131 ratings — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Rosie Effect sample chapters 3.81 avg rating — 804 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Het Rosie project & Het Rosie effect by Graeme Simsion (Goodreads Author), Linda Broeder (Goodreads Author) (Translator) 4.05 avg rating — 429 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Creative Differences and Other Stories 3.31 avg rating — 251 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rosie Project / Rosie Effect / A Man Called Ove by Graeme Simsion (Goodreads Author), Fredrik Backman (Goodreads Author) 4.35 avg rating — 147 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Graeme Simsion and 1 other person liked Michael reader's review of The General Hospital (Menzies Mental Health #3): "The General Hospital is a compassionate, engaging novel that offers a rare and insightful look at the intersection of mental and physical health. Through Hannah’s journey, the book explores complex cases with realism, warmth, and subtle humour. The ch" Read more of this review »
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Graeme Simsion liked Reader's review of The General Hospital (Menzies Mental Health #3): "“The General Hospital is the third in Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion’s series on the life of a psychiatric trainee – a pathway that Anne and I have both walked/ran/tripped on although in different States of Australia and at different times. Despite th" Read more of this review »
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Graeme Simsion made a comment on Lottie C’s review of The General Hospital (Menzies Mental Health #3) " Thank you, and best wishes going forward. "
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Graeme Simsion liked Lottie C's review of The General Hospital (Menzies Mental Health #3): "4⭐️ Read this the day I got out of an Australian hospital for mental health reasons, so perfect time for this. "
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Graeme Simsion liked Tania Chandler's review of The General Hospital (Menzies Mental Health #3): "An authentic look at the world of mental health care in a general hospital setting. Heartwarming, confronting & humorous in equal measures."
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Graeme Simsion answered Adam Davis's question: I have just finished reading The Rosie Result and I don't have a question. Just utter praise. As a father of a son on the autism spectrum, and whose psychologist says she wouldn't at all be surpised if I were somewhere on the spectrum myself, I found your novel absolutely inspiring, and so, so funny. I knew nothing about the book, but am so happy I read this book. Amazing work and thank you for this truly great work? Hi Adam Thanks so much for being in touch and for your kind words. The Rosie Result is my personal favourite in the Rosie series, and the greatest satisfaction I get from my work is finding that something I've written has resonated with a reader. May See Full Answer
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Quick update: The sequel - The Oasis - is published 26 Feb and Amazon Australia are currently offering it at half price. As the author, I can't buy it any cheaper than that and I expect the discount will disappear on publication! Full disclosure: I'm ...more
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