Bustle Book Club
Margos Got Money Troublesfollows a new mom who earns a living through virtual sex work.
And Id be like, I dont think they read [my message], Thorpe recalls.
One of her defining characteristics is a refreshing lack of sexual hang-ups,inspired by those Thorpe corresponded with.
Thats the gist of this moment of feminism, Thorpe says.
Below, Thorpe reflects on a famous Icelandic novel, Little League umpires, and collaging.
The whole book is made up of overheard or dictated phone calls.
So I was delighted by that one.
I rip pictures out of magazines that remind me of a given character.
It was before I even invented [her wrestler father] Jinx!
But he dominated the image.
Its always reassuring to me that so many great books have horrible flaws.
Then I put the laptop on top of her body.
On the sports subculture that fascinates her:
Ive recently gotten obsessed with Little League umpires.
Little subculture events are maybe my favorite they just crack me up.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
