Ask the Author: Debra Daugherty
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Debra Daugherty
My grandmother's watch was stolen when I was in high school. This was a special gold watch, given to her by her uncle who was a jeweler. He designed it especially for her, with her initials CH on the outside cover, and his name Jagla on the face. It was passed down to my mother and would have been mine, if it had not disappeared. I've always wondered who took the watch, where it is now, or if it was melted down for the gold. The Case of the Missing Gold Watch may never be solved in real time, but it would be a great plot for a book.
Debra Daugherty
My favorite fictional couple is Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet from Jane Austin's novel, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. The attraction between them is obvious from the start, despite both of them being in denial of this fact. Before they can admit, even to themselves, that they have feelings for each other; they have obstacles to overcome, such as Mr. Darcy's stubborn pride because of his family and station in life, and Lizzy's mistaking Mr. Darcy's aloofness as snobbery and believing what others falsely tell her about his character without learning all the facts. I love the way these two characters evolve and slowly come to an understanding that in spite of their misconceived flaws, they love each other.
Jane Austin is one of my favorite authors. In my work-in-progress YA series I even named one of my protagonists Darcy Fitzwilliam, Jane's character's name in reverse.
Jane Austin is one of my favorite authors. In my work-in-progress YA series I even named one of my protagonists Darcy Fitzwilliam, Jane's character's name in reverse.
Debra Daugherty
I don't think I've ever had writer's block. I've had times when I just didn't write for a month or two; but once I sit down at my computer, the stories jump on the page.
Debra Daugherty
What gives me the most pleasure is when I read my stories to my young nephews and nieces and see the smiles on their faces.
Debra Daugherty
Never stop writing. Don't get discouraged by rejections. Learn from them. Join a writers group or a critique group and listen to what the people in your group tell you. Their advice will help make your story stronger.
Debra Daugherty
I wrote three novels for a series for November 2013 NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month. These stories, Young Adult romantic thrillers, are about teens Dru and Darcy and their adventures in London, Paris and Rome. This year's NaNoWriMo I did a fourth novel for this series with my teens in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Debra Daugherty
This is a difficult question to answer. I sit down at my keyboard and start typing. Before I know it, I've written a story.
Debra Daugherty
I was writing a picture book a day in February, 2013. Calamity Cat was written on day 18. I thought a story about a messy cat would be funny.
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