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Ask the Author: Virginia Bernhard

“My latest book is Memoirs of an Old White History Teacher, Plus 20 True-False Questions and Some American History in One Easy Read.

I hope it will change a few minds! ” Virginia Bernhard

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What mystery in your own life could be a plot for a book?
Virginia Bernhard The mysterious disappearance and death of my father's eldest brother. He left two sons for my grandmother to raise.
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Who is your favorite fictional couple, and why?
Virginia Bernhard Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester. Superbly drawn characters, timeless romance.
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What’s the best thing about being a writer?
Virginia Bernhard Getting so caught up in a work that I don't want to stop working. Characters come alive, and I can't wait to see what they do next.
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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?
Virginia Bernhard Sit down and do it. Get a routine. You may stare at a blank screen or page all day, but your wheels are still turning.
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What are you currently working on?
Virginia Bernhard A World War I book is in the works. It's a spin-off from a collection of war letters, very vivid, about life in the trenches.
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How do you get inspired to write?
Virginia Bernhard I get ideas with my morning cappuccino.
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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?
Virginia Bernhard When the grisly proof of cannibalism at Jamestown in 1610 was unearthed, it was time to reissue my historical novel, A DURABLE FIRE. The reissue, a paperback, has a new title: JAMESTOWN: THE NOVEL.
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