This week I popped over to Lee Kofman’s wonderful blog and wrote a guest post. It only took me five drafts before I was able to articulate what I really wanted to say about the struggles of writing a second book compared to the joy of writing a first, and all the lessons I’ve learnt over the past year-and-a-half.
Here’s the link to my post:
Each month Lee asks a different author to write a guest post on the topic of their choice. There have been some wonderful essays over the years, so you might want to read a few more while you’re visiting.
Thank you for being so honest about your journey, Louise. I’m so glad to hear you found your writing joy again 😊. Good luck with book two!
Thank you for reading and responding! And I need all the luck I can get with Book #2! 😉
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Thank you for the good luck charm! 😉
I so look forward to reading works from your ‘In the cracks ‘ era. I love a gritty tale, Louise!
But to be frank, your reflections caused a tear to well. Some of your ructions since Sisters was published are familiar, and I believe, very common to writers everywhere. And it is this plainly iterated detail and obvious authenticity that we readers (and writers) love about you and your style. Don’t stop! Just keep being honest, and give yourself a break and a pat on the back! Time is a knowledgeable mistress. If no one has said that yet, I claim it as my current life motto, and experience, no less. Michele
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Thank you for these beautiful words. I know I’m not the only writer who’s felt like this about their book and their writing style before coming to terms with it. And it’s not about accepting how you write, but embracing it! 😀