Ask the Author: Mary R. Davidsaver
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Mary R. Davidsaver
I read a lot. I try to pay attention to my surroundings. I make notes about what seems important enough to spark an idea for a story. I don't always follow through, but I have nice piles of notes to fall back on during the dry spells.
Mary R. Davidsaver
Don't stop with your first draft. The magic happens with the rewrites. Keep going after the right word in the right place. There's joy in making a tightly plotted story unfold.
Mary R. Davidsaver
I view writing as a process of piecing words and sentences together in a coherent manner that conveys the meaning I want to achieve. I liken it to making a good piece of jewelry: attractive, functional, and fun to wear.
Writing is work and the fun part doesn't always show up right away. But when everything clicks and I feel I've done my best that satisfied feeling is there.
Add to that the importance of dealing with major themes, such as preservation, and I get the feeling I might have made a contribution.
Writing is work and the fun part doesn't always show up right away. But when everything clicks and I feel I've done my best that satisfied feeling is there.
Add to that the importance of dealing with major themes, such as preservation, and I get the feeling I might have made a contribution.
Mary R. Davidsaver
Most of my inspiration still centers on my 24 years as a resident of Bishop Hill. It's never been your average small town.
Mary R. Davidsaver
I got a good start on my second book during last year's NaNoWriMo. It'll be a mystery that returns to Bishop Hill and focuses on the obsolete currency the Colonists acquired in 1857. Still have lots to do.
I'm also working on several short stories. Some are related to Bishop Hill, some are not.
I'm also working on several short stories. Some are related to Bishop Hill, some are not.
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