I hear it from emerging writers all the time. From working writers, too, for that matter. I’ve got a great idea for a novel. I’m going to sit down and
Not me, silly. My book. That’s because I’m being a merciless tease about the cover art for the upcoming Between You & Me. But my oh-so-generous publisher and the good
Everyone–every girl–deserves to follow her own path. Malala’s “Girl Power” birthday tour took her to Iraq. Please take a few minutes to listen to this moving piece, especially at the
Wow, people. I’m thrilled–and also humbled–by your response to Starlight on Willow Lake. The most frequently-asked question about this book is “How did you come up with a character like
http://www.maassagency.com/thismonth.html strengthen your premise; check this out. Premise in fiction. Your undergrad English professor probably taught you a fancy definition for this concept, but every novelist will tell you this:
A writer’s friends wonder–or ask her outright–if she uses real people in her novels. Short answer–yes! You’re in all my novels! Real answer–real people are way too messy for fiction.
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