Priscilla asked Jean Sasson:

I have an idea for a book and it is a very depressing topic, and doing research I find myself getting more depressed. How do you deal with the emotions that depressing things bring up in your books?

Jean Sasson I admit that when dealing with a depressing topic that the writer will be affected. I sometimes weep when writing certain stories that are in the books. I sobbed when writing about Sarah in MAYADA, DAUGHTER OF IRAQ. And, I had many tears to flow when writing about some of the girls/women in the PRINCESS books, and I became so depressed when writing YASMEENA'S CHOICE that I could barely function. But this is part of the writing process. If a writer does not have empathy, I cannot imagine writing a book filled with feelings and emotions that touches the reader. Good luck on your project!

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