Meet Some of the Spun Yarn Readers

We’re excited to introduce you to some of our amazing readers! This is not an exhaustive list of our many readers, nor are all of our readers’ lived experiences listed here, particularly if the experience is a sensitive one like abuse or addiction. If you’re curious about a particular sensitivity reader demographic, Contact Us and there’s a good chance we have the perfect reader for you.

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Rachel M.

Age: Sixties

Gender: Female

Location: New Jersey

Top Genres: Classics, Contemporary Fiction, Mystery, Science, Women's Fiction

Other Lived Experiences: Math Major, Research Mathematician, Professional Scuba Diver, Bartender, College Professor, Cook on a Prawn Trawler, Mathematical Tech writer & Novelist

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Geoff G.

Age: Twenties

Gender: Male

Location: Rochester, New York

Top Genres: Screenplays, Business, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, History, Travel

Other Lived Experiences: Entrepreneur, Traveled United States, New Zealand, Italy, Product Design, Beta Reader for Friends

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Henderson S.

Age: Thirties

Gender: Male

Location: Louisiana & California

Top Genres: Crime, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Graphic Novels, Paranormal, Thriller, Screenplays

Other Lived Experiences: Retail, Law Firm Investigator, Media

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Sara R.

Age: Twenties

Gender: Female

Location: US Expat in Paris, France

Top Genres: Biography, Contemporary, Science Fiction

Other Lived Experiences: Scientist

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Landry N.

Age: Fifties

Gender: Male

Location: North Dakota

Top Genres: Eclectic, Sci-fi, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Historical Fiction, Trash Novels, Philosophy, Politics, Biographies

Other Lived Experiences: Amazon Trainer, Hospital Management, Socialist, Communications & Editorial Journalism Degree

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Molly S.

Age: Thirties

Gender: Female

Location: Georgia

Top Genres: Eclectic, True Crime, Mystery, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Political, Women's Fiction

Other Lived Experiences: LGBTQ+ ally, Abuse Survivor, Studied Forensic Psych, Mom to Elementary Boy

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Sam F.

Age: Teen

Gender: Non-Binary

Location: Connecticut

Top Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Gay and Lesbian, Humor and Comedy, Romance, Young Adult

Other Lived Experiences: Bi, Non-Binary, Pan, Jewish, Theatre, Student

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Daisy T.

Age: Fifties

Gender: Female

Location: Virginia

Top Genres: Eclectic, Mystery, Historical Fiction, True Crime, Women's Fiction

Other Lived Experiences: Homeschooler, Mom, Filipino/Caucasian, Hiking, Baking, Chronic Illness

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Billie C.

Age: Teen

Gender: Female

Location: Chicago, IL

Top Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Fantasy / Sci-Fi, Gay and Lesbian, Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction, Horror, Manga, Mystery, Paranormal, Romance, Science, Science Fiction, Thriller, Young Adult

Other Lived Experiences: Black, Science nerd

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Ashley O.

Age: Teen

Gender: Female

Location: Texas

Top Genres: Children's, Mystery, Philosophy, Psychology, Romance, Young Adult

Other Lived Experiences: Babysitter, Pet Sitter, Accountant firm clerk

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Iris N.

Age: Thirties

Gender: Female

Location: Michigan

Top Genres: Mystery, Women's Fiction, True Crime, Historical Fiction, Eclectic

Other Lived Experiences: Catholic, Mexican American, Bi

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Emma W.

Age: Teen

Gender: Female

Location: Connecticut

Top Genres: Eclectic, Children's, Crime, Mystery, Paranormal, Young Adult

Other Lived Experiences: Enjoys reading competitions, Hard life, Empathetic

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Teagan M.

Age: Twenties

Gender: Female

Location: Georgia

Top Genres: Memoir, Self Help, Travel

Other Lived Experiences: Journalist, ESL Teacher, World Traveler, Hippie, Air Force Wife

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Cait C.

Age: Teenager

Gender: Female

Location: Maryland

Top Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Humor & Comedy, Paranormal, Young Adult

Other Lived Experiences: Jewish, Big Reader, Dad is a Librarian

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Maya V.

Age: Twenties

Gender: Female

Location: Memphis, Tennessee

Top Genres: Eclectic, Romance, Classics, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Graphic Novels, Mystery

Other Lived Experiences: Barista, Writer, Newspaper Intern, Personal Assistant, Legal Secretary

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Jess H.

Age: Twenties

Gender: Female

Location: Kentucky

Top Genres: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Historical Fiction, Young Adult

Other Lived Experiences: English Literature, World Traveler

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Noelle C.

Age: Forties

Gender: Female

Location: North Carolina

Top Genres: Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction

Other Lived Experiences: Public Relations, Broadcasting, Mother of 2 Boys, Legal Training

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Bella F.

Age: Sixties

Gender: Female

Location: St. Paul, Minnesotta

Top Genres: Crime, Memoir, Mystery, Thriller, Women's Fiction

Other Lived Experiences: Single, Italian American, Author, Editor

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Oliver F.

Age: Twenties

Gender: Male

Location: Memphis, TN

Top Genres: All Kinds of Magical Realism

Other Lived Experiences: Worked for a Literary Mag, Writer of Screenplays

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Lucas S.

Age: Thirties

Gender: Male

Location: Minneapolis, MN (currently living in Uganda)

Top Genres: Science Fiction, Spirituality, Young Adult

Other Lived Experiences: Attorney, Adoptive Parent, Lived in UK and Cairo

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Livia F.

Age: Teenager

Gender: Female

Location: Canada

Top Genres: Graphic Novels, Poetry, Romance, Thriller, Young Adult

Other Lived Experiences: Library Monitor, Babysitter, Hard Life, Italian Canadian

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Krista S.

Age: Teenager

Gender: Female

Location: Reno, Nevada

Top Genres: Fantasy / Sci-Fi, Historical Fiction, Mystery

Other Lived Experiences: Nomad, World Traveler

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Spencer B.

Age: Teenager

Gender: Male

Location: Minnesota

Top Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Graphic Novels, Paranormal, Young Adult

Other Lived Experiences: Autistic, Book and Movie Critic Clubs, Sibling with Cystic Fibrosis

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Kaya B.

Age: Twenties

Gender: Female

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Top Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult

Other Lived Experiences: African American, Spoken word poet, Screenwriter, Video Editor, Illustrator, Content Creator

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Jeremy M.

Age: Twenties

Gender: Male

Location: Arizona

Top Genres: Business, Contemporary, Thriller

Other Lived Experiences: Writer, Hiker, Entrepreneur, Reader of many Screenplays, Father of young children

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Catherine G.

Age: Forties

Gender: Female

Location: New Hampshire

Top Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Memoir, Thriller, Women's Fiction

Other Lived Experiences: Well Traveled (lived and visited), Pastor, Tech Start-Up, Financial Specialist, Bookkeeper, Freelance Writer, Retail, Ally

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Tania R.

Age: Forties

Gender: Female

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Top Genres: Children's, Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Mystery, Women's Fiction

Other Lived Experiences: Writer (middle grade), Southern, Mom

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Nimah C.

Age: Twenties

Gender: Female

Location: California

Top Genres: Graphic Novels, Poetry, Romance, Thriller, Young Adult

Other Lived Experiences: LGBTQ, Minority

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LeeAnn D.

Age: Teenager

Gender: Female

Location: Minnesota

Top Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Historical Fiction, Romance, Young Adult

Other Lived Experiences: Student, History Lover, Patient, Loves dystopian books

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Kim C.

Age: Fifties

Gender: Female

Location: Hawaii

Top Genres: Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction,Classical, Chick Lit, Travel, Biography

Other Lived Experiences: Oncologist, Writer, Hospice director, Mentor, Cultural arts chair, Asian, Hawaii, NYC Resident, New England, Mother

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Lexi V.

Age: Twenties

Gender: Female

Location: Virginia

Top Genres: Eclectic, Romance, Classics, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Graphic Novels, Mystery

Other Lived Experiences: Ally, Student, Waitress, Science major

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Scarlett C.

Age: Teenager

Gender: Female

Location: San Francisco, CA

Top Genres: Chick Lit, Romance, Self Help, Women's Fiction, Young Adult

Other Lived Experiences: Chinese/Caucasian, Christian, Fundraiser for children in Kenya

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Mona O.

Age: Thirties

Gender: Female

Location: Dallas, TX

Top Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Gay & Lesbian, Memoir, Other

Other Lived Experiences: Writer/screenwriter, LQBTQ+, Korean culture, Special needs parent

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Steph D.

Age: Teenager

Gender: Female

Location: International Nomad

Top Genres: YA, Fantasy, Historical Fiction

Other Lived Experiences: LGBTQ ally, Diverse Neighborhood, Feminist, Equal Rights Advocate

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Amina R.

Age: Fifties

Gender: Female

Location: Maryland

Top Genres: Eclectic, Business, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Memoir, Psychology, Young Adult

Other Lived Experiences: Native American, Cyber Security Founder, Laser Art, Author, Copy Editor, Martial Arts, Paramedic

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Pam R.

Age: Thirties

Gender: Female

Location: Ohio

Top Genres: Chick Lit, Children's, Historical Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Young Adult

Other Lived Experiences: Author, Mom, Military Wife, Well-Traveled

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Erin L.

Age: Thirties

Gender: Female

Location: Seattle, WA

Top Genres: Chick Lit, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Science, Women's Fiction

Other Lived Experiences: Writer, Home Birth, Home School, Mom, Medical Degree

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Johnny F.

Age: Sixties

Gender: Male

Location: British Columbia

Top Genres: Eclectic, Crime, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Paranormal, Thriller

Other Lived Experiences: Author, Media, Sales, Catholic, grew up on the wrong side of the tracks

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Lora K.

Age: Forties

Gender: Female

Location: Texas

Top Genres: Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Crime

Other Lived Experiences: Writer, Accountant, Mom of Teenager, Dog Lover, Volunteer