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Geek Girl author, Holly Smale on being diagnosed with autism at 39.

Geek Girl author, Holly Smale on being diagnosed with autism at 39.

Update: 2021-08-01

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Broadcaster John Offord chats to Geek Girl author, Holly Smale who was recently diagnosed with autism – at 39. Holly Smale, the writer of the bestselling Geek Girl series, has sold more than three million books but she’s never felt like she fits in. She gives talks on stage to thousands, but has never had a serious relationship and now she thinks she knows why.

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Geek Girl author, Holly Smale on being diagnosed with autism at 39.

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