Patricia

Patricia asked Jacqueline Winspear:

Thank you for Maisie Dobbs. I have directed friends to the series and none have been disappointed. Question - how do you flesh out the 'minor' characters that are so important to the story? Each one seems so real. Do you research first and then write OR research and write similtaniously? Thanks! Patricia

Jacqueline Winspear Thank you Patricia. Regarding research - I conduct research prior to writing and during writing - it's an ongoing process. And remember, I write about a period I have studied and been curious about my entire life, so research is often just going back through what I already know.

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Elise Mckee

Elise Mckee asked Jacqueline Winspear:

I loved the characters and was sad to see the book end. Will we see them again?

Edyanne Haafke

Edyanne Haafke asked Jacqueline Winspear:

When will the next Maisie Dobbs book will come out?? I've thoroughly enjoyed reading that series and learned quite a bit about those periods!! Very well written!! And the characters are very interesting!!

Jean Boobar

Jean Boobar asked Jacqueline Winspear:

What are your sources for the details of the period you write about? Do you interview people who lived in England and Europe during the wars? I appreciate your personalizing the war with strong characters who represent what people endured during that period.

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