Fiona Davis
Hi Nancy - thanks for your great question! I plot out the book before I sit down to do the first draft, and the first step is to figure out the characters and their goals. Then I figure out ways to thwart them from reaching their goals. (Love that word, "thwart"). I enjoy reading books with a good twist, and so as I write I'm considering ways to surprise my readers, while still keeping true to the time period and the characters.
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Fiona Davis:
Thx so much for those insights. I’m adding them to my presentation. I was delighted this afternoon at my book club meeting when our hostess for next month selected The Address as our book for October. I can’t wait to talk about it. Since I’ve already read it, i’m Going to read The Dollhouse. I’m interested to know how didyou settle on the dual timeline for all 3 books?
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Fiona Davis:
Good morning Fiona, I am doing a final exam for a Digital Media class I am taking. I previously used the Lions of Fifth Avenue for an assignment in creating a book trailer. I will be again using the Lions of Fifth Avenue for my final project, as it is one of my favorite books. I just wanted to thank you for writing your stories. I was wondering which one is your personal favorite?
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