A.K. White

A.K. White asked Martha Hall Kelly:

Hello Martha, Was there ever a time during your ten years of research that you doubted your ability to write the book and then get a publisher? Or were you confident all along that it would be picked up? Also, was the title your choice? This book was simply amazing on every level, a truly fantastic debut.

Martha Hall Kelly I pretty much doubted all of the above daily and was not confident at all Lilac Girls would be picked up. It's so hard to get published these days, especially as a debut author. But somehow things worked out for me--maybe because I was so focused on making sure Caroline's story was told. Writing it became such a labor of love.
And no, the title was not my choice, but I love it now.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the book!

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Carmel Clarke

Carmel Clarke asked Martha Hall Kelly:

Hi I've seen books by an old friend. My question to you Martha is how do I best go about trying to make contact, Where should I write? Sorry for bothering you with this - I just do not see where else to pose my question.

Karen

Karen asked Martha Hall Kelly:

So far I'm enjoying Lost Roses but I do have a question. From page 44 thru 52, why are there 3 seasons mixed in the same trip? You start with Sept then note spring grass, cut hay which is summer then early fall/late summer (the grapes), then back to spring with Apple trees blooming. Just curious.

Nancy Kommer

Nancy Kommer asked Martha Hall Kelly:

I just finished Lost Roses 🌹 and had previously read Lilac Girls. Both books had me devouring them so that I went back & read them a little more leisurely the second time so I could appreciate the things surrounding each character that impacted their lives. Can’t wait for the next book. Why did you write the 3 books in this order ?

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