Sisters at War
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No, I don’t base my characters on real people. On the whole I try to empathise. For me, I can imagine myself as a person in any given situation. This is why I felt I should be a star.
7. What aspect of writing do you enjoy most (e.g. plot, character development)?
Character development and plot creation go hand in hand for me. Creating a plausible character living a plausible life is challenging and enjoyable. I feel it is because usually it is the only thing I can control. Perhaps I’m a megalomaniac or a dictator in the making?
8. What advice would you give aspiring writers?
To learn the ropes. So attend a reputable class, and, in addition, support literary festivals, and conferences like the Winchester Writers’ Conference. At these you can hear established writers talking about their work. You also need powers of endurance and a hide like a rhino to endure the rejections.
9. What is your favourite book of all time and why?
I think Little Women possibly. Little Women showed me that I’d rather be Jo, the independent soul, than any of the other sisters. But there are so many wonderful books out there.
10. If you could be a character in a book, or live in the world of a book, who or where would you be?
Oh crikey. Would I be a pole dancer? No, on balance I think I’d be a lady who lunches in expensive but casual restaurants in Florence, New York and London, whilst being deep into espionage – she’d save the world on a daily basis. Importantly, she’d be someone who never ever puts on a pound in weight, has her hair done every morning, and is utterly adored by George Clooney.
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