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by Carrie Callaghan (Goodreads Author)

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I love historical fiction and can't wait to read A Light of Her Own? What prompted you to write this novel?

Carrie Callaghan Thank you!! I love historicals too :)

In 2009, I stumbled across an exhibit of Judith Leyster's paintings in the National Gallery of Art. I was astoun…moreThank you!! I love historicals too :)

In 2009, I stumbled across an exhibit of Judith Leyster's paintings in the National Gallery of Art. I was astounded to learn about a woman who had painted during the time of Rembrandt. How did she do it, I wondered. From there, the questions spiraled.

There's a little bit more about my inspiration at this blog post: http://www.carriecallaghan.com/blog/2... Thanks for asking!(less)

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