Caron Kamps Widden

Caron Kamps Widden asked Susan Vreeland:

Hi Susan, I attended your reading several years ago in Danville (Rakestraw Books) for your wonderful novel, The Passion of Artemisia...my question for you, since beginning your writing career, what has been you're biggest joy as an author? Author, Caron Kamps Widden

Susan Vreeland Oh gosh, one joy is when I feel after many drafts (10-12) I feel a book is ready. Another is when my editor says a manuscript is finished and is ready to go to the printer. I also take joy in speaking to audiences to introduce them to a book of mine.

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L asked Susan Vreeland:

Girl in Hyacinth Blue is one of my favorite books. Just started Lisette's List. You write with detailed descriptions of time and place that pull a reader in but do not bog you down (I just came a cross a picture in a magazine of Roussillion and it was very much as you describe). Masterfully weaving fact and fiction. I am curious where/how you come up with your story. Is your interest in a place or time sparked first?

Nayab

Nayab asked Susan Vreeland:

When did you realize that you wanted to express your creativity and knowledge through writing? Was it encouraged by others? What creative expressions (e.g. art, dance, media, music) have you tried in the past, present or future to express your creativity through?

Veronica of V's Reads

Veronica of V's Reads asked Susan Vreeland:

The book is so artfully written. I really appreciated the notes in the back discussing the artwork which served as inspiration for the story. My question is this: what is your research process? And, how does the research shape your writing?

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