Gorgeous cover, isn't it?! EVERYONE SHE LOVED is a wise and triumphant novel about powerful bonds among four women who’ve come of age together only to discover that – when it comes to the essentials – life’s little instruction book will always need revising.
So, without further ado, let's hear from Sheila:
Tell us about your most recent novel in 25 words or less.
Old money in the New South, romantic confusion, legal entanglements, and the unbreakable bonds among four women – and a man. Penelope Cameron May’s last wishes set off a riveting story of secrets, suspicion, motherhood, wifehood and sisterhood.
When did you first begin writing?
I was 26. I didn’t publish my first piece until 41 and my first book until 49.
What are you reading right now?
I just finished Maria Doria Russell’s Dreamers of the Day, which I loved. That woman can write. If you’ve not read THE SPARROW, CHILDREN of GOD, or THREAD of GRACE, do not delay!
How do you fight writer’s block?
I force myself into a routine of staring at an empty screen for two hours each morning. Usually I get bored enough to come up with something. The beginning of each book is always the hardest. And I think it’s John Mcphee who said writer’s block is simply another way of saying you’ve not finished your research.
What is your favorite part of writing?
When I finally realize what’s going to happen and I get into the flow. Least favorite? When I can’t figure out what’s going to happen and I sit there thinking I’ll never, ever in a million years, write another word.
What tips would you offer to aspiring writers?
Write at least one bad page a day or sit in front of your computer for at least one hour a day, trying to write.
SUCH great advice. I really agree with all of that wholeheartedly!
Thanks so much for coming by, Sheila! I don't know about the rest of you, but this sounds like exactly what my beach bag needs! So, what are you waiting for? Run out and grab your copy today!!!
2 comments:
This sounds wonderful. I may run out and buy it!
Ok that is a great review and I loved the author for two main things:
1. She did not publish until she was 49..... thats a relief. I really really want to write and I keep thinking I am running out of time.....
2. her name is Sheila
:)
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