Chanel

Chanel asked Susan Vreeland:

Dear Ms. Vreeland, I grew up in San Diego and I remember being handed your book "Girl in Hyacinth Blue", by my teacher in the 8th grade. It was a recommendation that the teacher had picked out just for me and it has stuck with me throughout all these years. It felt like magic. I found part of myself I didn't know I was missing in those pages. Your book had an amazing impact on me. Thank you.

Susan Vreeland It's wonderful to hear this. I'm so pleased. That was an insightful teacher who knew that the right book at the right time could change a life minutely. Her personal attention to you was not wasted. What a lovely memory. Thank you for sharing it with me.

More Answered Questions

Kathy Stone

Kathy Stone asked Susan Vreeland:

How do you find the female characters that interest you so that you can begin your research? I am particularly curious about Clara from Clara and Mr. Tiffany.

Joan Lehrer

Joan Lehrer asked Susan Vreeland:

do you have a background in art/painting? Your description, especially in Lissette's List, are amazing

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?

All answers from Susan Vreeland…

1,114 followers

To ask Susan Vreeland a question, please sign up.

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions