Sara asked this question about Fifty Words for Rain:
I'm unclear on the author's background with Japan, how she did her research, and what her qualifications are to write such a book? It feels as if this could be a story set anywhere.... and I'm curious why the author chose to set this book in Japan. Anyone?
Tracy
What do you mean qualified? You think she needs a degree or a certain number of stamps in her passport to write? She may have made some mistakes, but …more

What do you mean qualified? You think she needs a degree or a certain number of stamps in her passport to write? She may have made some mistakes, but she was only 15 when she started writing it, and it was amazing! Millions loved it! That's the only qualification she needs! I can't wait to read her next one!(less)
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by Asha Lemmie (Goodreads Author)
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