Asc
Asc asked Bonnie Garmus:

Like everyone I’m in love with the book. I bought it on kindle and it’s so hard to re-read bits so I’m going to buy it in hardback!. I was desperate to find out who could have written such a book so read your bio and to my astonishment you also swim at the Hampstead Ponds! I’m writing a book and I’m finding cold water swimming helps me think through blocks or plot options. Has swimming helped you in this way?

Bonnie Garmus I like long, slow swims where I can get into a rhythm and just go and go and go. That's the only problem with the ponds--they're small! I've definitely worked through some plot issues when I'm swimming, but I don't always remember all the details once I'm back on land. I can't do long swims in cold water, but I love the whole experience. Which is weird considering how hard it is to get in every single time!

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