Who Wrote 'I Can Fix That' And When Was It Published?

I just finished reading 'I Can Fix That' recently and dug into its background. The book was written by Julianna Baggott, an author known for blending emotional depth with quirky storytelling. She published it in 2013, and it stands out from her usual dystopian works like the 'Pure' series. This one's a contemporary novel about a handywoman fixing homes and hearts—literally and metaphorically. Baggott's prose here is lighter but still packs her signature wit. If you enjoy character-driven stories with repair metaphors woven into relationships, check out her other standalone 'The Seventh Book of Wonders' for similar vibes.

As someone who collects debut novels and follows publishing trends, I can confirm 'I Can Fix That' came out in 2013 under Julianna Baggott's name. What's interesting is she used her real name instead of pen names like N.E. Bode, which she reserves for middle-grade fiction. The timing matters—it dropped right after her post-apocalyptic 'Pure' trilogy, showing her range. The novel mixes home renovation with romantic comedy, a niche combo that predated the current DIY-lit trend by years.

Baggott’s background in poetry shines through the descriptions of crumbling houses and emotional repairs. The protagonist’s toolbox becomes a metaphor for vulnerability, which feels fresh even now. For readers who liked this, her collaborative novel 'Which Brings Me to You' with Steve Almond offers another unconventional love story. The pacing in 'I Can Fix That' is deliberate, letting the protagonist’s craftsmanship parallel the slow rebuild of trust—a structure Baggott fans will recognize from her later work 'Harriet Wolf’s Seventh Book of Wonders.'

Julianna Baggott penned 'I Can Fix That' back in 2013, sandwiched between her darker projects. What grabs me is how it contrasts with her usual tone—instead of dystopian grit, we get a warm story about a woman restoring old houses and broken relationships. The craftsmanship details feel authentic because Baggott reportedly shadowed contractors during research.

Its publication year places it during the rise of indie rom-com novels, yet it avoids clichés by focusing on the protagonist’s skills rather than just romance. The tactile descriptions of woodwork and plumbing make the emotional stakes tangible. If you enjoy authors who switch genres effortlessly, try Baggott’s 'The Pretend Wife'—it proves she can write heartfelt stories without power tools as metaphors.